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Court throws out Chikomeni’s application against MEC fees

Feb 25, 2019 0

The High Court in Blantyre has thrown out an application by Ras Chikomeni David Chirwa who wanted the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to reduce the K2 million nomination fees. Chikomeni wanted the court to allow… ...

MEC extends deadline for submitting names of monitors

Feb 25, 2019 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has extended the deadline for submission of names of monitors and observers. The deadline has been extended to April 15, 2019 from March 1, 2019. This follows a request by… ...

Chakwera conquers DPP’s bedroom

Feb 24, 2019 0

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera on Saturday invaded Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stronghold, Mulanje, where he laid out his vision for Malawi to thousands of supporters. Chakwera was accompanied by MCP vice president… ...

Buleya died due to electrocution

Feb 23, 2019 3

Preliminary results of an autopsy on Buleya Lule, a key suspect in the abduction of a person with albinism, shows that he was electrocuted and hit with a metal bar. The report has been filed… ...

Death of key suspect a setback in quest for justice – APAM

Feb 22, 2019 1

…MCP demands probe The Association of Persons with Albinism (APAM) says the death of a key suspect in the abduction of a 14-year-old boy with albinism is a setback in their quest for justice. APAM… ...

Govt starts building Bingu’s statue

Feb 21, 2019 2

It’s a symbol of honour – Govt Construction works for the K120 million statue of late president Bingu wa Mutharika have started at Malawi Parliament in Lilongwe. The statue will be erected closer to the… ...

Dausi tells persons with albinism to be patient

Feb 20, 2019 2

Government has asked persons with albinism to be patient following a planned vigil organised in the wake of the increase in attacks on the persons with albinism. Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM)… ...