Politics Posts

HRDC postpones State House shutdown demos

Mar 24, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has postponed the March 25 demonstrations which were aimed at shutting down state residences. HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo said this during a press briefing in Lilongwe on Tuesday. Mtambo… ...

MCP, UTM seek legal action against MEC commissioners

Mar 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have launched a legal challenge against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah and other MEC commissioners’ continued stay in office. The two parties which are in an alliance… ...

MCP, UTM call on supporters to boycott work

Mar 24, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM have called on supporters of the two parties to boycott work on Friday in an attempt to force Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah to resign. Speaking at… ...

Gov. worried with MCP, UTM! Stop misleading Malawians with unofficial coronavirus messages

Mar 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government has demanded the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM to cancel sensitisation tours on the coronavirus to avoid misleading people about the disease. Minister of Information Mark Botomani said this in a statement today.… ...

Mutharika hailed for closing schools

Mar 24, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

An education commentator has hailed President Peter Mutharika for closing schools and banning public gatherings due to the threat of the Covid-19 pademic. In an interview with Malawi24, the analyst Limbani Nsapato, said that the… ...

Ansah says coronavirus could derail 2020 elections

Mar 24, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson says the implementation of activities and procurement of materials for the 2020 elections could be disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Ansah made the remarks on Monday while answering questions from… ...

Mutharika appoints three High Court Judges

Mar 23, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

President Peter Mutharika has appointed three new High Court judges. The three are private practise lawyer Jabber Alide, Chairperson of the Industrial Relations Court Chimwemwe Kamowa and  Chief Resident Magistrate in Zomba Texious Masoamphambe. According… ...