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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… ...

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… ...

Gaming Authority warns against gambling as a means of employment

Dec 09, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has expressed concern over widespread misconceptions about gambling, particularly among youth, who view it as a means of employment or income. Rachel Mijiga, MAGLA Director General, emphasized the… ...

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… ...

Nsanje Central Parliamentarian pleads for support

Dec 09, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Nsanje Central Parliamentarian Kafandikhale Mandevana is appealing for immediate support of tents to accommodate learners at Nyamikolongo Primary School, whose infrastructures have been devastated by a heavy storm which was associated with rainfall in the… ...