Month: May 2019 Posts

Ansah’s ‘madando’ a hit on social media

May 27, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

The word madando has become a hit on social media due to its use by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah. The MEC chairperson Ansah has grabbed the social media's attention following her use… ...

HRDC tells MEC to delay election results

May 27, 2019 Martha Chikoti 2 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called on the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to address all the concerns regarding the 21st May 2019 presidential elections before declaring the presidential winner. The group said this on… ...

Angry mob stones DPP office in Mponela

May 27, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Story by Collings Kalivute - MEC Stringer  Chaos arose on Saturday in Mponela Dowa as an angry mob stoned a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) office, burned DPP flags and blocked the M1 road with burning… ...

Malawi beat Seychelles in Cosafa Cup

May 26, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

Malawi have beaten Seychelles 3-0 in their first game at the Cosafa Cup in South Africa. Malawi started well especially in ball possession. Frank Gabadinho Mhango missed an early golden chance after the striker received… ...

MEC not aware of plans to swear in Mutharika

May 26, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it is not aware that preparations are underway for President Peter Mutharika’s swear-in ceremony. Reports show that government has already prepared a venue for the inauguration of Democratic Progressive… ...

Court reserves ruling on Malawi election injunction

May 26, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court has reserved its ruling to a later date on the injunction which Malawi Congress Party (MCP) obtained stopping Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) from announcing results of the elections. After hearing arguments from… ...

Malawi election injunction case adjourned to 2pm

May 26, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The case in which the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) wants the High Court to vacate a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) injunction has been adjourned to 2pm. MCP obtained the injunction to stop the electoral body… ...