Martha Chikoti

Delay of funds continue to affect Malawi education sector

May 30, 2019 0

Delay of funds to the education sector has been singled out as one of the major factors contributing to lack of quality education in primary schools. This was stated by Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC)… ...

MP-elect pledges to develop Machinga South East

May 28, 2019 0

The 24-year-old woman who has won the parliamentary election in Machinga South East Constituency has vowed to to put the needs of her constituents at heart during her five year term. The newly elected parliamentarian,… ...

HRDC tells MEC to delay election results

May 27, 2019 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… ...

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… ...