Shadric Namalomba
Shadric Namalomba is the spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Malawi. Recently, he has been in the news for criticizing President Lazarus Chakwera's handling of the economic crisis, particularly in light of the President's accusations against the opposition regarding price inflation. Namalomba has expressed the DPP's willingness to advise the government on economic policies, although this offer has been met with skepticism due to the party's recent walkout from Parliament during important budget discussions.
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Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba held strategic talks with senior executives from global telecommunications giant Ericsson.
Barcelona Breakthrough: Malawi Eyes 5G and AI Skills Boost for Youth - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-03-03
Shadric Namalomba is the Minister of Information and government spokesperson who assured Parliament about the government's position on the crash report.
Closure Delayed: DPP Government Yet to Outline Concrete Action on Chilima Crash Report - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-19
Shadric Namalomba is the DPP National Publicity Secretary who issued a statement responding to allegations by UTM loyalists.
DPP’s Namalomba Responds to Allegations by Faceless, Unnamed ‘UTM Loyalists’ Circulating on Fringe Online Platforms - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-17
Shadric Namalomba was arrested in 2020 along with other senior DPP figures.
New Government, Same Script: Arrests, Headlines, No Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-09
Shadric Namalomba has delivered a blunt warning to employees of the state-owned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), urging them to stop meddling in partisan politics.
Namalomba Issues Stern Warning to MBC Over Partisan Politics, Signals Shake-Up at Malawi Post Corporation - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-30Shadric Namalomba has dismissed the claims of cash-for-amnesty deals as 'laughable.'
Allegations of ‘Cash-for-Amnesty’ Rock DPP as Arrests Trigger Panic - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-15
Minister Shadric Namalomba said the awards provide a platform to showcase national stories that advance development and regional integration.
How culture, not politics, is quietly uniting Southern Africa – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-11
Shadric Namalomba is the Minister of Information who also remained unreachable.
Government Sparks Uproar With Dubious Parastatal Boards: Illegal, Conflicted, and Tone-Deaf - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-11
Shadric Namalomba has issued yet another warning to the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) over alleged unprofessionalism and political bias.
Editorial: Same Warnings, No Change – MBC in the Crosshairs Again - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-02Deputy Leader of the House and Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba said the review is underway to ensure that only projects of genuine public value are allowed to proceed.
Chithyola Warns DPP: Don’t Kill MCP initiated Projects in the Name of ‘Vetting’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-17
Shadric Namalomba is the DPP spokesperson who insists that Victor Musowa remains their endorsed candidate.
Politics at Play: The High-Stakes Battle for the Speaker’s Chair Gets Hot - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-29
In a written response yesterday, presidential spokesperson Shadric Namalomba said the free education policy will cover examination fees, identity cards, and the School Development Fund.
DPP’s free secondary education excludes boarding fees - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-21
Shadric Namalomba described George Kasakula's apology as an open admission of wrongdoing.
Malawi’s state broadcaster chief humiliated live on TV – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-20
Shadric Namalomba is the spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) who emphasized the party's commitment to its ideology and values.
DPP Draws the Line: Party Declares War on Political Chameleons - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-17
Shadric Namalomba made fiery claims that Kamuzu Palace was 'vandalised' and 'unfit for occupation.'
Vandalism or Political Theatre? State House Vandalism Scandal Deepens as Govt Fumbles for Facts - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-15
Shadric Namalomba is the spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party and has criticized George Kasakula's apology to former President Mutharika as insufficient.
“Too Late to Save Jerusalem”: Namalomba Dismisses Kasakula’s Apology to Mutharika as Empty and Belated - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-10Shadric Namalomba stated that the outcome reaffirms that Malawians have regained faith in the DPP’s leadership.
DPP Sweeps Local Government Polls: Blue Wave Signals Malawi’s Political Reawakening - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-06
Shadric Namalomba accused some public officers of rushing through dubious contracts.
Police Tighten Security at NEEF, MRA and Capital Hill Amid Transition Tensions - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-02
Shadric Namalomba defended the arrangements of the press briefing.
DPP’s First Press Briefing Sparks Outcry: Journalists Locked Out, Party Cadres Take Over - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-29
Shadric Namalomba is among the MPs who retained their seats in Mangochi.
Over Half of MPs, including 14 former Cabinet Ministers, Kicked Out as Malawians Demand Change - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-24
DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba drew parallels with former president Joyce Banda, who in 2014 gracefully conceded without hesitation when it became clear she had lost.
DPP Declares Victory, Calls on Chakwera to Accept Defeat - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-17
Shadric Namalomba, spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party, criticized the debates.
Kabambe, Atupele Set for Showdown as Chakwera and Mutharika Shun Debate - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-21
Speaking through his spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, Mutharika wondered why the gesture has come only weeks before the elections.
Mutharika Welcomes Interchange Naming, But Questions Timing and Chileka Airport Renaming - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-19
Shadric Namalomba is the DPP presidential spokesperson who accused Muluzi of persistent attacks against the party's leadership.
DPP on Edge as Atupele’s Barbs Hit Home - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-12
Namalomba had not responded by press time regarding Mutharika's silence.
Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down: PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-01
Shadric Namalomba and the DPP's inner circle are accused of defending political stagnation.
OPINION | Atupele Muluzi Is Right: It’s Time for Peter Mutharika to Step Aside - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-17Shadric Namalomba claimed the party had completed selecting candidates for all constituencies.
“No Rerun, No Vote!”—Chiradzulu Midima DPP Supporters Push for Friday Namaona or Fresh Primaries - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-10
Attempts to get clarity from DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba proved futile as he ignored repeated phone calls.
WHERE IS PETER MUTHARIKA? DPP’s Dangerous Silence Sparks Health Fears - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-07
Shadric Namalomba is the DPP spokesperson who was unreachable for comments regarding the scandal.
DPP Delegates for Sale: Cash, Coupons, and Corruption in Primary Elections - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-04
DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba criticized President Chakwera for his handling of the economic crisis.
DPP Offers to Advise Chakwera on Economic Crisis but Walkout Casts Doubt on Sincerity - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-27