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MEC worried over voter apathy in Nsanje

Jun 25, 2021 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says there could be lack of interest among voters in the June 29 by-elections because politicians have not conducted many campaign rallies ahead of the polls. Commissioner Caroline Mfune noted that… ...

Abida Mia intensifies campaign for MCP candidate in Nsanje

Jun 22, 2021 0

Deputy Minister of Lands and Housing Hounarable Abida Mia has intensified campaign for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate for Nsanje Lalanje ward ahead of the June 29 by-elections. Speaking when she held what could… ...

Over 300 traditional, religious leaders engaged to aid in voter mobilisation in Nsanje

Jun 15, 2021 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has engaged over 300 Traditional and Religious leaders in Nsanje district to aid in voter mobilisation ahead of by elections in the district. The development follows fears of possible voter… ...

MEC to conduct research on voter apathy

Jun 09, 2021 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced plans to conduct research aimed at determining some of the factors that lead to voter apathy particularly during by-elections in the country. Speaking in Nsanje at the end… ...

Do not compromise on standards – MEC commissioner advises district elections team

May 25, 2021 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Arthur Nanthulu has called on the District Elections Supervisory Team (DEST) for Nsanje District to ensure that all set procedures and guidelines are adhered to during next month's by elections.… ...

Don’t lie to voters, MEC commissioner tells politicians

May 23, 2021 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Steven Duwa has decried the tendency by some politicians in the country who shun their campaign promises once elected, saying such conduct is retrogressive. Speaking at Magoti Primary school on… ...

Electoral stakeholders intensify efforts to ensure peace during by-elections

Mar 29, 2021 0

Electoral Stakeholders in Chikwawa have intensified efforts to ensure that no incidence of violence is registered during Tuesday's by-elections and after the polls. This follows reports of some incidence of violence already registered in other… ...

Mia blames previous MPs for lack of development in Nsanje North

Mar 27, 2021 0

Malawi Congress Party’s Abida Mia who is also Deputy Minister of Lands has expressed concern over lack of some crucial social facilities in Nsanje North constituency such as a health facility, a good road network… ...

MCP parliamentary candidate survives car accident in Chikwawa

Mar 25, 2021 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate for Chikwawa East, Foster Thipiwa, on Wednesday afternoon escaped with minor cuts after a vehicle he was driving overturned three times at a place called Monjo. The accident occurred… ...

Tonse Govt accused of abandoning projects initiated under DPP regime

Mar 24, 2021 0

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says the Tonse alliance administration has abandoned some development projects initiated during the DPP administration in the Lower Shire districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje. DPP spokesperson on Finance Joseph… ...

MCP candidate in Chikwawa East promises road, police unit

Mar 22, 2021 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate for Chikwawa East has mentioned the construction of a police unit and construction of Thabwa-Livunzu-Fatima road as his development priorities for the area if he gets elected in the… ...

UDF, DPP free to field candidates in each other’s stronghold areas

Mar 20, 2021 0

The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has stated that its electoral alliance with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) does not bar the two parties from featuring candidates in each other’s strongholds during by elections. Speaking… ...

Kabambe sells DPP’s Chikwawa East parliamentary aspirant

Mar 16, 2021 0

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential hopeful, Dalitso Kabambe, on Monday drummed up support for the party’s parliamentary aspirant for Chikwawa East Ginford Maulidi, saying Maulidi has got the right education and work experience to… ...

UTM supporters back independent candidate in Chikwawa

Mar 09, 2021 0

UTM members on Tuesday showed support for independent parliamentary aspirant for Chikwawa East Constituency Phoebe Mtembenuzenu when she was presenting her nomination letters for the upcoming by-elections. The supporters who were clad in UTM party… ...

Former DPP MP withdraws from parliamentary race in Chikwawa

Mar 08, 2021 0

Former Chikwawa East parliamentarian, Ragson Kamunda Chirwa, who was contesting in the 30 March by-elections on an independent ticket, has withdrawn his candidature and has endorsed Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)s aspirant for the area Ginford… ...