August 2018

Voter registration progress in Chikwawa excites

Aug 25, 2018 Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) 1 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it is optimistic of reaching the set target in registering all eligible voters in Chikwawa as the fourth phase of voter registration is still under way in the district.… ...

Nice in a sensitization drive to prevent political violence

Aug 25, 2018 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Realizing the importance of a free- election environment, National Initiative for Civic Education, NICE Trust in Chiradzulu, has embarked on a sensitization drive regarding violence and mediation skills and human rights approaches. This comes amid… ...

NICE appeals politicians on voter registration campaign

Aug 25, 2018 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust has appealed to various political parties on the Islands district to work in conjunction with the organization in order to increase awareness ahead of the voter registration campaign… ...

More PhD holders needed in Malawian universities – Mutharika

Aug 24, 2018 Bright Malenga 9 &

President Peter Mutharika says there is a need for more PhD holders in Malawian universities in order to find solutions to challenges the country is facing. Mutharika made the remarks during a meeting with a… ...

Violence forces MCP to suspend primaries

Aug 24, 2018 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

The violence that occurred during Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary elections in Dedza on Wednesday has forced the opposition party to suspend the polls. MCP started conducting the primary elections on Tuesday but on Wednesday… ...

Govt restores Chilima’s security detail

Aug 24, 2018 Richard Jimu 2 &

The office of the President and Cabinet and the Malawi Police have agreed to restore Vice President Saulos Chilima’s security detail. According to a court order issued Wednesday, the office of the President and Cabinet… ...

MCP holds youth conference

Aug 24, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is holding a National Youth Conference in Lilongwe to give the party’s youth a chance to discuss the challenges they face. The youths who have come from different parts of the… ...