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MEC step up strategies to address voter apathy

May 24, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it has intensified several interventions to address voter apathy in the June 29 by-elections. MEC Commissioner Olivia Mchaju Liwewe made the remarks in Blantyre after briefing the district's elections… ...

Man dies after consuming kachasu

May 24, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A 38-year-old man identified as Champion John has died in Dedza after taking locally distilled spirits popularly known as kachasu on an empty stomach. Dedza police deputy Publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda said John who was… ...

Hammers see off Warriors

May 23, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

A goal from substitute Brian Phiri handed Ekwendeni Hammers a 1-0 win over rivals Mzuzu Warriors on Sunday at Mzuzu stadium. The city rivals faced off in the opening game of the TNM Super League… ...

Nyasa Big Bullets held by TN Stars, Tigers maul Lions

May 23, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Nyasa Big Bullets' title hopes suffered a massive blow when they were held to a goalless draw by TN Stars at Kasungu Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The defending league champions were coming from a 1-0… ...

Don’t lie to voters, MEC commissioner tells politicians

May 23, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Steven Duwa has decried the tendency by some politicians in the country who shun their campaign promises once elected, saying such conduct is retrogressive. Speaking at Magoti Primary school on… ...

MEC caution parties on Covid-19 compliance

May 23, 2021 George Banda 0 &

Pollster Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged political parties to strictly observe covid-19 preventive protocols during the campaign period ahead of the June 29 by-elections. MEC Commissioner Jean Mathanga made the call at Mdeka Teachers… ...

Tax evasion suspect Faizal Latif arrested

May 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Tax evasion suspect Faizal Latif, who was in hiding and was pleading with Tonse Alliance politicians to shield him, has been arrested today in Blantyre. Latif who is the Director of Mapeto David Whitehead and… ...