Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

MEC creates 228 constituencies

Oct 28, 2021 3

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has proposed the creation of 228 constituencies across the country, following the review of boundaries for the current 193 constituencies. This according to a report on the determination of the number… ...

Judge wants Malawi defilement law changed to protect boy child

Oct 27, 2021 0

A High Court Judge says the defilement law in Malawi is problematic because it criminalises consensual sex between teenagers who are close in age. High Court Judge, Vikochi Chima, said this in a ruling for… ...

MCP wins in Dedza Central East, Nkhotakota North East

Oct 27, 2021 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has won parliamentary seats in Nkhotakota North East and Dedza Central East. In Nkhotakota North East, unofficial results indicate that MCP’s Overstone Kondowe has amassed 6,729 votes following by-elections held yesterday.… ...

Chakwera calls for removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe

Oct 25, 2021 1

President Lazarus Chakwera who is also chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has urged the international community to lift sanctions against Zimbabwe, saying the sanctions are a fundamental constraint and hindrance to the… ...