Politics Posts

Calls for MEC Database Audit intensify ahead of elections

Dec 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

As the nation prepares for the upcoming elections, political parties and civic leaders are urging an independent audit of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) database.  Concerns have been raised about the credibility of the Smartmatic machines,… ...

UTM vows to fight Smartmatic technology over rigging fears, eyes independent path in 2025 elections

Dec 10, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The United Transformation Movement (UTM) presidential torchbearer, Dalitso Kabambe, has vowed to challenge the use of Smartmatic technology in Malawi’s electoral processes, citing alleged plans to manipulate next year’s polls.  Kabambe made this declaration during… ...

Electoral Integrity at Risk: The Double ID Controversy

Dec 09, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Malawi’s election season is heating up, but so are concerns over voter fraud and system loopholes. The latest scandal involves Loti Magombo, a citizen who has reportedly managed to acquire two National IDs from the… ...

Mwenifumbo for federal system of government

Dec 09, 2024 Raphael Likaka 0 &

National Development Party (NDP) President Frank Mwenifumbo says the Malawi Constitution should be revised to allow a federal system of government to improve the country's economy. Mwenifumbo said this at Kanjuli Primary School in Senior… ...

MEC registration system prone to manipulation, allowing multiple registrations 

Dec 09, 2024 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has come under the spotlight once again after its registration system for the 2025 Tripartite Elections allowed Wiseman Enock to register more than once in the ongoing voter registration. In… ...

Atupele Muluzi denies UDF-MCP alliance rumors

Dec 09, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has categorically denied rumours of alliance talks with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ahead of the 2025 elections. In a statement, Muluzi dismissed claims of negotiations with any… ...

UK Minister for development to visit Malawi

Dec 08, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The United Kingdom’s Minister for Development, Women and Equalities, Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds, will visit Malawi from 9 to 11 December 2024  During her visit, the Minister will focus on driving economic growth, which is… ...