Members of Parliament and Ward Councilors from Lilongwe City have today elected ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilor for Kawale 1 Ward Willie Chipondera as the new mayor for the city.
In a heavily contested election held at the Lilongwe Civic Centre, Chipondera floored Dr Desmond Bikoko of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) with 16 votes to 14.
Meanwhile, four councilors are competing for the position of deputy mayor