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MEC defends dual approach to results transmission for 2025 elections National
GBA unveils Access to Information Manual to foster transparency in Karonga National
We will continue supporting Malawi – UK High Commissioner National
MEC remains committed to accountability,transparency in the upcoming elections – Mtalimanja National
Former Presidents condemn violence and demand electoral justice ahead of 2025 Elections National
Old Mutual Malawi injects K34 million into 2024/2025 Mathematics Olympiad National
FAM dismisses Silver Strikers’ protest against Panthers FC National

Chakwera sued

Oct 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera and the Ministry of Homeland Security are facing a defamation lawsuit filed by former presidential aide Pastor Martin Thom. Thom was dismissed in 2021 following allegations of smuggling a bill to Parliament.… ...

Akweni Denies UTM Party Sale Allegations

Oct 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawian politician, Patricia Kaliati, also known as Akweni has denied allegations of receiving a contract and monetary offer to sell the UTM Party to rival political parties. Through her Facebook page, Kaliati said some activists… ...

DPP issues statement after cyberattack on Facebook page

Oct 09, 2024 Burnett Munthali 1 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued an urgent statement following a cyberattack on its official Facebook page, which occurred on the night of Tuesday, 8 October 2024. The party’s Democratic Progressive Party Malawi page… ...

MEC for ethical EMD operators – Mpesi

Oct 08, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed to Election Management Device (EMD) operators to be ethical in the discharge of duties when voter registration starts. MEC's Chief Elections Officer, Andrew Mpesi, appealed on Sunday in… ...

No true enemies in politics: rivals unite at Lhomwe festival

Oct 07, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Mulhako wa Alhomwe festival just witnessed the ultimate political plot twist. Once-bitter rivals DPP President Peter Mutharika and AFORD Vice President Timothy Mtambo stunned the crowd with a warm, smile-filled handshake. This unexpected truce… ...

Black Missionaries refute claims of anti-Chakwera song, reaffirm mission of peace, unity

Oct 07, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The Black Missionaries, one of Malawi's most revered reggae bands, has refuted claims circulating on social media that they have released a song attacking President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration. The alleged song, which has… ...

Chatama laments hunger crisis in Balaka, with residents relying on Mangoes

Oct 06, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Nyakwawa Chatama from Balaka District has raised concerns over the worsening hunger crisis in the area, where many residents have been forced to rely on mangoes for survival. She made the remarks on Sunday when… ...