Politics Posts

Malawians vote in Fresh Presidential Election

Jun 23, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Polling stations have opened across the country as about 6.8 million Malawians are expected to cast ballots in the Fresh Presidential Elections. Candidates in the polls are Malawi Congress Party torchbearer Lazarus Chakwera, Peter Kuwani… ...

Kachale happy with preparations in Neno

Jun 22, 2020 Enock Naphazi 0 &

Chairperson of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Dr Chifundo Kachale on Monday evening made a surprise visit to inspect the preparation of polling stations as well district tally centre in Neno and he was impressed with… ...

MEC says it should not be dragged into partisan politics

Jun 22, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged all electoral stakeholders to refrain from dragging it into partisan politics. MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale made the remarks in a statement on Sunday. He was reacting to a… ...

MEC says truck which caught fire was empty

Jun 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the truck which caught fire in Blantyre today was not carrying any electoral materials. MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale said this in a statement today. The truck, with van registration… ...

Donors urge parties to ensure elections are peaceful

Jun 22, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi’s development partners have called on politicians and political parties to refrain from escalating tensions at this critical time when Malawians are expected to vote in the presidential elections on June 23. Ambassadors of Germany,… ...

Talking Blues: Go ye and vote

Jun 22, 2020 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

The campaign for the Fresh Presidential Election 2020 hit its crescendo this past week. Last-minute manoeuvres to reach the undecided, to reclaim those who crossed the floor and to hook a big fish or two… ...

Bishop Mtumbuka urges Catholic Church’s faithfuls to vote wisely

Jun 22, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese has urged Catholic Church’s faithfuls to use the June 23 elections to vote for prudent leaders who will narrow down the wide gap between the haves and the have… ...