Politics Posts

DPP’s claims over Gulewamkulu referred to police

Jun 25, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has told Malawi Police to investigate claims by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that the party’s monitors were attacked by Gulewamkulu. Speaking, at a press briefing today, MEC chairperson Chifundo… ...

Balaka registers 40% voter apathy

Jun 25, 2020 Andrew Mukhuwa 0 &

Balaka district has registered 40 percent of voter apathy in the just ended Fresh Presidential Elections (FPE) thus leaving a larger population of registered voters undecided of their preference. According to district results sheet for… ...

Gemini Major praises youthful dancehall queen

Jun 25, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawi's internationally recognised artist Gemini Major has praised promising female dancehall queen Amaka. Commenting on the 16-year old's video for her single "allergic to haters" via a tweet, the Ragga Ragga hit maker has saluted… ...

MEC snubs Kuwani

Jun 25, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected presidential candidate Peter Kuwani’s application for the commission to disqualify presidential candidates Lazarus Chakwera and President Peter Mutharika in the 2020 elections. Kuwani filed the complaint on Wednesday… ...

Atupele says will not accept Malawi Election results

Jun 25, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

President Peter Mutharika’s runningmate in the Fresh Presidential Elections, Atupele Muluzi, says the elections are a farce and he will not accept the outcome. Muluzi said this in two Facebook posts on his account last… ...

DPP says its monitors attacked by Gulewamkulu

Jun 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has complained that its monitors were attacked by Gulewamkulu in Lilongwe to stop them from performing their duties. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale has confirmed receiving a complaint… ...

Malawi Elections: Opposition candidate Chakwera takes lead

Jun 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Presidential candidate for the opposition Tonse Alliance Lazarus Chakwera appears to be heading for a win as unofficial results for the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections keep trickling in. Chakwera, in the unofficial results, has taken… ...