Catherine Mzumara
Catherine Mzumara | |
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In a 2022 panel discussion | |
| Education | Peking University |
| Occupation | Member of the National Assembly |
| Known for | MP |
| Predecessor | Yolamu Ngwira |
| Successor | incumbent in 2025 |
| Political party | United Transformation Movement |
Catherine Mzumara is a Malawian politician and a member of parliament from the 2025 election. She is a member of the United Transformation Movement and she represents the Mzimba North Constituency.
Life
Mzumara is a member of the United Transformation Movement and she was elected as the vice president for Northern Malawi.[1]
Mzumara completed her doctorate at Peking University in June 2025. Her thesis, Political Competition and Economic Progress: A Comprehensive Analysis of Malawi’s Development Path, concerned the political direction of her country.[1] She reported that her research revealed that poor leadership was the main cause of Malawi's poor economy. She was said to be one of the few women politicians with such a high qualification.[2]
She was her party's candidate in the Mzimba North Constituency in the 2025 election. The constituency was represented by Malawi Congress Party MP, Yolamu Ngwira.[3] Mzumara addressed crowds in March playing back recordings of President Lazarus Chakwera making promises to the north. She made the point that they want your votes but "they" soon forget once elected.[4] She later announced a 15 million kwacha football tournament to run over several months accompanied by other events including talks and traditional dancing. The first event was in July at Thumbi Primary School.[5] Also in July there was a public call for Mzumara to be chosen as the UTM's vice-Presidential candidate. An ad-hoc group proposed that she would add gender and regional balance to the UTM ticket.[6]
She reclaimed the constituency for the United Transformation Movement in the election.[7] She was an exception to a poor showing by her party.[8]
References
- ^ a b Zgambo, Mike Lyson (21 June 2025). "Dr. Catherine Mzumara Officially Graduates with Doctorate in China -". Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (13 May 2025). "Call her Dr. Catherine Mzumara". Malawi 24. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Stringer, Patricia Mtungila-MEC (30 October 2018). "Mzimba North MP dumps PP for UTM: Brands DPP a party of crooks". Malawi 24. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "UTM's Catherine Mzumara condemns politicians for deceiving the North". 247MALAWI NEWS. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (17 July 2025). "Mzimba North Set to Shine as Dr. Catherine Mzumara Unveils K15 Million Football Trophy -". Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Faith, CSO Leaders Rally Behind Dr. Catherine Mzumara as UTM Running Mate -". 22 July 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Announcement of the Determination of the Results of the Parliamentary Elections 2025". Malawi Election Commission. 29 September 2025 – via Malawi Election Commission.
- ^ "Malawi: MEC Declares Partial Parliamentary Results - Independents Surge, MCP Holds Ground, DPP Rebounds, Utm Falters". Nyasa Times. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.