Silvester Ayuba James
MalawipoliticianMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Silvester Ayuba James is a prominent supporter of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) who has recently made headlines by appealing to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to replace Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda with a more qualified economist. Ayuba argues that his request stems from national interest rather than personal grievances, emphasizing the need for a finance minister who possesses both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in economics to effectively address the current economic challenges facing Malawi. He has publicly endorsed Professor Ronald Mangani as a suitable candidate for the position, stressing the importance of having a competent individual to navigate the economy.
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Silvester Ayuba James publicly savaged MCP's apology as empty theatre.
Analyst Matenje questions why MCP didn’t apologise while in power - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Silvester Ayuba James, a Member of Parliament, will also participate in the Detail Magazine Business Talk.
Detail Magazine Business Talk: Atupele Muluzi to Push ‘Business First Strategy’ at BICC - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-04
Silvester Ayuba James is a prominent human rights lawyer assisting in the case and seeking bail for Chimpeni.
State Seeks High Court Review After Man Jailed 6 Years for Defilement Despite Evidence Girl Was 19 - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-27
Silvester Ayuba James has dismissed Mkaka's position as 'laziness in thinking, drought of ideas and failure of leadership.'
Maize Wars in MCP: Mkaka Says ‘Not a Cash Crop’, Ayuba James Calls It ‘Lazy Thinking’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-27
Defence lawyer Silvester Ayuba James strongly opposed the move to detain Alfred Kadula, arguing against the prosecution's claims.
Bail, Hospital Orders and Heavy Charges: MCP Leaders Face Turbulent Court Battles in Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-15
Silvester Ayuba James discusses the challenges faced by the MCP government in Malawi amidst rising global costs of living.
COUNSEL SILVESTER AYUBA JAMES | Soaring Prices: Let’s Be Honest, This Is Not Just Malawi’s Problem - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-26Silvester Ayuba James has appealed to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to consider replacing Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda with a more accomplished economist.
Unapologetic MCP Supporter Ayuba Appeals to Chakwera to Fire Finance Minister Chithyola - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-27
