Politics Posts

Kayembe worried about delays in legalising Chamba

Dec 12, 2024 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 0 &

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Dowa West, Abel Kayembe, has raised concerns over the country's failure to legalise local cannabis (chamba), saying it is the only way the country can generate… ...

Gangata leads whistle-stop tour to mobilize voter registration

Dec 10, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is intensifying its efforts to ensure active participation in the upcoming general elections by embarking on a whistle-stop tour led by Alfred Gangata who is the party’s vice president for… ...

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Registration Personnel Cry for Allowances

Dec 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Growing concerns are rising among Malawi Electoral Commission registration personnel working in voter registration centres over unpaid allowances. Personnel in Chikhwawa, Zomba, Mangochi, and Tcheu districts are complaining about delayed payments, despite the ongoing voter… ...

Alleged alliance talks among parties debunked by leaders

Dec 10, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Recent political discussions have seen a rise in rumours about a potential alliance among several parties ahead of the 2025 elections.  Speculation centred around the possibility of a partnership between the Malawi Congress Party (MCP),… ...

Advocates highlight gaps in Malawi’s fight against child, sex trafficking

Dec 10, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

It has been established that Malawi as a country is struggling to address child and sex trafficking due to issues like weak law enforcement, insufficient funding, and low community awareness, according to government and advocacy… ...

Opposition parties snub Umodzi Day Celebrations over governance concerns

Dec 10, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Opposition parties have declined an invitation to the Umodzi Day celebration, citing concerns over the Malawi government's commitment to peace, stability, and unity. In a joint letter to the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD), AFORD,… ...

Former legislature urges eligible voters to register before closing date

Dec 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Nsanje Lalanje Lawrence Sitolo has urged all eligible voters to get registered with the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as the third phase of the voter registration… ...