Politics Posts

MCP faces internal pressure over regional elections

Oct 24, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A faction of concerned leaders from the Southern region of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum, calling for the party to conduct regional and district elections. According to Vincent Phiri, Blantyre… ...

Malawian diaspora demands answers in Ex-VP’s fatal Plane crash

Oct 23, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Malawian community in Tanzania has joined growing calls for a formal investigation into the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others, marking one of the… ...

Chikangawa fatal plane crash awaits speaker’s nod

Oct 23, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 1 &

The Parliament's defence committee is poised to launch an inquiry into the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others. However, the investigation hinges on a crucial decision… ...

MEC defends Smartmatic selection for Tripartite Elections

Oct 23, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has strongly defended its decision to award a major election technology contract to Smartmatic International Holding B.V. for the upcoming 2025 Tripartite Elections. This follows intense criticism from key opposition… ...

DPP accuses MCP of violence, intimidation

Oct 23, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has publicly implicated the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in a series of gruesome deaths and violent attacks on some individuals. In a statement signed by its Presidential Spokesperson and National… ...

MEC reports encouraging voter registration turnout in Mulanje District

Oct 23, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has expressed enthusiasm over the strong turnout observed at voter registration centres in the Mulanje district for the upcoming 2025 General Elections. This positive response highlights the growing engagement of… ...

Activist Mangochi accuses UDF leadership of siding with MCP

Oct 22, 2024 Vincent Gunde 0 &

Karonga-based rights activist Lytone Mangochi has accused United Democratic Front’s (UDF) leadership of siding with the MCP for a possible electoral alliance in the 2025 elections, saying this is contrary to the wishes of its… ...