In Malawi’s heated election season, one road is telling a much bigger political story. The construction of the Mwanza–Neno road, long awaited by communities in the southern region, is finally on track. For many voters, this is more than just a road—it is proof that President Lazarus Chakwera is delivering where it matters most, and that his re-election campaign is gathering unstoppable momentum.
Residents of both Neno and Mwanza now say they have a solid reason to cast their ballots for Chakwera. What opposition parties had promised for years but failed to deliver, the MCP government has begun to actualise. The political message is clear: development is no longer a distant dream, it is a reality under Chakwera.
This single project has become a symbol of what supporters are calling “The Chakwera Effect”—a visible mark of progress that opposition parties cannot match with empty speeches or promises. As one slogan already making waves puts it: “Chakwera until 2030, whether anyone likes it or not!”
Meanwhile, the opposition appears divided and confused. The Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate has barely been visible on the campaign trail, while UTM’s enthusiasm in the field is undermined by its smaller reach. The numbers, the infrastructure, and the energy are all pointing in one direction: Chakwera’s red wave is surging, and the road to victory looks as straight as the new tarmac rising in Mwanza and Neno.
In the south, where political battles have historically been fierce, Chakwera has turned a once-forgotten road into a symbol of strength, vision, and delivery. For the opposition, it is yet another reminder that the tide may already have turned against them.
