Dalitso Kabambe

Dalitso Kabambe

Malawi MalawipoliticianMaleb. 19706.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Dalitso Kabambe is the newly elected president of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) in Malawi. Following the tragic death of former Vice President Saulos Chilima, Kabambe has been navigating the party through a period of transition and political tension. He recently justified UTM's boycott of the Saulos Chilima Foundation launch, citing the need for accountability regarding the circumstances surrounding the plane crash that claimed Chilima's life.

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Dalitso Kabambe says the country should stop treating IMF programmes as political trophies and start focusing on real economic transformation.

IMF deal hangs in the balance as experts warn Malawi: ‘Fix the economy first’ - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-06-01
6.0

Dalitso Kabambe is one of the prominent figures facing corruption-related charges that were recently discontinued.

Legal community slams DPP’s unchecked powers after collapse of high-profile corruption cases - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-24
4.0

Dalitso Kabambe is a former official implicated in the discontinued corruption cases.

DPP Powers Under Fire: When Prosecutorial Discretion Becomes a Democratic Risk - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-24
4.0

UTM president Dalitso Kabambe criticized the SONA for lacking hard data to support its claims.

Opposition parties tear into Mutharika’s SONA, brand it empty, hollow and detached from reality - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-15
3.0

Dalitso Kabambe has challenged the government to move beyond policy pledges and start delivering tangible economic results.

Kabambe Challenges Mutharika to Deliver Results, Not Rhetoric - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-14
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Peter Mutharika
Peter Mutharika

Dalitso Kabambe was a former Reserve Bank of Malawi governor accused of serious financial crimes.

ANALYSIS | Promoted, Then Protected? How Power Killed Malawi’s Biggest Corruption Cases Involving Mathanga, Kabambe, Chiunda - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-06
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Kambala is accused of undermining the leadership of party president Dr Dalitso Kabambe.

Political Commentator Makatani condemns politics of insults, defends Kambala as founding father of UTM - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-01
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Dalitso Kabambe called the government's move to review the crash report timely and necessary.

Truth on Trial: New Justice Minister Reopens Chilima Plane Crash Report amid Growing Public Fury - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-11-06
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Dalitso Kabambe said his party’s caucus marked the beginning of a disciplined, strategic, and patriotic approach to governance.

Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-10-21
8.0

Dr. Dalitso Kabambe is the president of the UTM Party who is facing challenges following Kambala's resignation.

Trouble in UTM as Financier Newton Kambala Dumps Kabambe - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-10-17
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Newton David Kambala
Newton David Kambala

Dalitso Kabambe was a candidate in the 2025 presidential elections, receiving 4.0% of the votes.

Mutharika Declared Winner as MEC Details Historic 2025 Presidential Elections - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-25
5.0

Dalitso Kabambe, who replaced Chilima at UTM, failed to connect with grassroots concerns.

Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.” - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-24
4.0

Dalitso Kabambe of the United Transformation Movement party has even congratulated Mutharika.

Hours away from final result, Peter Mutharika leads Malawian elections – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-23
7.0

Dalitso Kabambe is a former reserve bank governor and is trailing in the election results.

Turmoil in Malawi as both presidential candidates claim election victory – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-22
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Former central bank governor Dalitso Kabambe called his record 'a legacy of failure, division and betrayal'.

Malawi’s unlikely comeback man – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-19
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His United Transformation Movement party is now led by former central bank governor Dalitso Kabambe.

Malawi votes on Tuesday amid mistrust and hardship – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-15
5.0

Dalitso Kabambe, the former governor of the central bank, is under allegations of corruption and money laundering.

Malawinos vão a votos num contexto de inflação
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique·MozambiqueMozambique· 2025-09-15
3.0

Dalitso Kabambe is involved in a financial scam as he secretly held shares in a company that secured government contracts during his tenure as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi.

Kabambe in Fresh Financial Scam as FIA Exposes Secret Stake in Civil Service Salary Deductions - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-13
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Owen Phiri
Owen Phiri

Dr. Dalitso Kabambe is described as the torchbearer for UTM and an economic engineer capable of rescuing Malawi.

UTM Draws the Line: No Alliances, No Compromise — We’re Winning Alone! - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-10
9.0

Dalitso Kabambe of UTM was one of the two contenders in the presidential debate at BICC.

SHOWDOWN AT BICC: Atupele and Kabambe Clash as Banda Stays Away, Mutharika and Chakwera Maintain Their Snub - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-10
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Chakwera was spotted exchanging affable handshakes with UTM presidential candidate Dr Dalitso Kabambe.

Chakwera Leads Rivals in Smiles and Handshakes at Peace Prayers — But Usi and Mutharika Nowhere to Be Seen - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-08
7.0

Dalitso Kabambe was among the candidates who attended the signing of the Peace Declaration.

DPP and Odya Zake Humiliated Barred from Signing Peace Pact Because Their Leaders Didn’t Show Up - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-08
7.0

Dalitso Kabambe has promised transformative development for the Northern Region if elected president in the September 16 General Election.

Kabambe Pledges Bold Development Plan for the Northern Region - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-08
9.0

Dalitso Kabambe is recognized by 30%.

Chakwera most popular candidate – New survey reveals - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-06
5.0

Dalitso Kabambe has pledged to restore Malawi’s economy to strength and ensure that fertilizer will not cost more than K50,000.

If you Vote us, Fertiliser Will be Sold at K50 000, says UTM’s Dalitso Kabambe - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-09-03
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Matthews Mtumbuka
Matthews Mtumbuka

Former reserve bank governor Dalitso Kabambe (UTM) is among the candidates.

What is at stake in the upcoming vote?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
5.0

Dalitso Kabambe was chosen as a leader after Chilima's death, representing a shift towards opportunism.

Chilima and Chakwera: The Alliance Was Never Broken - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-08-28
3.0

Kabambe, the President of the United Transformation Movement, criticized Mutharika's public service record.

Kabambe Exposes Mutharika: “He Has a Legacy of Failure, Division, and Betrayal” - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-08-27
9.0

Dalitso Kabambe from UTM is mentioned as a candidate who could emerge with a genuine plan for economic revival.

Governance Expert Ollen Mwalubunju Fears Malawi’s September 16 Elections Could be Another Democratic Illusion - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-08-26
6.0

Dalitso Kabambe is a former Reserve Bank Governor and presidential hopeful whose attempt to postpone his fraud case was rejected by the High Court.

Kabambe Wanted Courts to Postpone his K13.6bn Fraud Case to Focus on Campaign: Courts Have Told him ‘No Way!’ Uziyankhabe - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-08-26
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