50-50 Campaign Archives

MCP slashes nomination fee for women

Aug 14, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a bid to support youths and women ahead of the 2019 elections, Malawi's main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has slashed nomination fees for the party's primary elections. This is according to MCP's Secretary… ...

50-50 campaign launched, parties asked to help women

May 03, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The 50-50 campaign for next year's elections has been launched in Malawi with a call for political parties to support women. The ceremony to mark the launch of the campaign took place today at Masintha… ...

University of Malawi students seek to foster gender equality in politics

Apr 20, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

University of Malawi students have set up a society to enhance the role that young women play in Malawi's politics. The organisation, called Prism, centres on inspiring and empowering young women across the country to… ...

Malawi’s voting system hinders 50-50 campaign – Msowoya

Apr 19, 2018 Bright Malenga 1 &

Malawi's system of voting for president, parliamentarians and councillors is one of the factors affecting 50-50 campaign in the country, according to Speaker of National Assembly Richard Msowoya. Msowoya made the remarks during a public… ...

50-50 campaign for 2019 elections takes off

Mar 06, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

As the country is expecting to hold general elections in 2019, the 50-50 campaign has commenced and stakeholders are being urged to promote women’s participation in the elections. Team leader for 50-50 campaign in Malawi… ...