Martha Chikoti

Govt concerned over mob justice

Feb 12, 2020 1

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Bright Msaka has expressed concern over mob justice saying it is worrying that the conduct is on the rise. He made the remarks on Tuesday during his presentation of… ...

We put you in your positions, Commissioner Kunje tells MPs

Feb 11, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner Linda Kunje angered Members of Parliament (MPs) when she told them that she and other MEC commissioners put the legislators in their positions. Kunje told the members of the Public… ...

Nothing wrong with using tippexed result sheets – Commissioner M’madi

Feb 11, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner Yahaya M’madi has told a parliamentary committee that there was nothing wrong with using tippexed result sheets to determine the results of the May 21 Presidential Elections. M’madi made the… ...

Nkosi says MEC erred in rushing to announce 2019 election results

Feb 10, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Bishop Mary Nkosi has admitted that the commission was wrong to announce the results of the May 21 presidential election when the commissioners knew that the elections were affected by… ...

HRDC to shut down MEC offices

Feb 10, 2020 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will conduct nationwide demonstrations and close Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) offices on Thursday if MEC Chairperson Justice Jane Ansah does not resign from her position. The grouping’s Chairperson… ...

HRDC demands Ansah’s resignation following election nullification

Feb 07, 2020 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has threatened to close Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Offices if the commission's Chairperson Jane Ansah and the other commissioners refuse to resign. The HRDC accuses Ansah and the commission… ...

Kasungu police nab 24 people over Nkhamenya fracas

Feb 06, 2020 1

Police in Kasungu have arrested 24 people over a fracas that erupted at Nkhamenya in connection to the death of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in Msusu River. The girl in question went… ...