Martha Chikoti

Observers call for changes in appointment of MEC commissioners

May 25, 2019 3

Election observer groups from Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (COMESA) and SADC have called for changes in the appointment of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners. Currently, MEC commissioners are appointed by the president… ...

MEC warns politicians against claiming victory

May 23, 2019 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has warned political parties against claiming victory as vote counting continues following Tuesday’s elections. The commission has also told political leaders to refrain from stirring public pressure against the Commission… ...

Voting goes smoothly in Lilongwe

May 21, 2019 1

On polling day, several centres in Lilongwe had tight security, there were no cases of violence and people with disabilities were being assisted. At Tsabango polling Centre in Lilongwe City South West Constituency, polling staff… ...

Female aspirants continued to face challenges, 50:50 campaign says

May 19, 2019 0

The 50-50 campaign management agency says women aspirants continued to face challenges during the campaign period. Speaking with the media in Lilongwe, 50-50 managing campaign agency Gender Governance Manager Gladys Nankhumwathenge said despite women’s efforts… ...

Parliament launches health and safety policy

May 18, 2019 0

Parliament of Malawi has launched a workplace wellness, health and safety policy. The launch took place on Wednesday at Parliament Building in Lilongwe. Speaking with reporters, former Speaker Richard Msowoya said the policy is important… ...

We have not endorsed any presidential candidate – Malawi Catholic Bishops

May 17, 2019 0

The Catholic Church in Malawi says it has not endorsed any candidate or political party for the 2019 elections. Bishops of the church through the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) said this in a statement… ...

Chakwera endorses youth Manifesto

May 17, 2019 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has said there is a need to engage youths and understand their perspectives as well as their vision regarding the future of this country. Chakwera said this on… ...

People whose photographs are missing will vote – MEC

May 15, 2019 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured Malawians that voters whose photographs are missing in the voter’s register will not be sent back. This was said by MEC's Chairperson Justice Dr Jane Ansah at Central Office… ...

Chakwera pledges to implement women’s manifesto

May 14, 2019 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Leader Dr Lazarus Chakwera has pledged to implement the women's manifesto being championed by Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC). The MCP leader signed a commitment to support the manifesto on Monday… ...

SADC observer mission hopes for peaceful elections

May 13, 2019 0

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has expressed hope that the tripartite elections will be peaceful. Speaking at the launch of the mission in Lilongwe on Saturday, Zambian Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph… ...