Elections Archives

Journalists urged to address violence ahead of 2025 polls

Aug 23, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Karonga District Peace and Unity Committee has called on journalists in Karonga to actively tackle violence-related issues as Malawi approaches the 2025 elections. The Secretary for the Karonga District Peace and Unity Committee, Aaron… ...

Voter registration delays irks opposition parties

Aug 23, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The delay in the commencement of the voter registration exercise has sparked a wave of criticism from the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the UTM party, and the United Democratic Front (UDF). According to the… ...

UDF to hold national convention early October

Aug 23, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) has announced that it will hold its national elective convention from 2 to 3 October 2024 at COMESA hall in Blantyre, and all positions are up for grabs. According to UDF… ...

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP)

CCJP calls for women’s participation in politics

Aug 22, 2024 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Zomba Diocese has called on faith and traditional leaders to encourage women to participate in politics ahead of the 2025 general elections. CCJP Programmes Manager in Zomba… ...

MEC maintains its stance on National ID as the only proof of voter registration

Aug 20, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Despite growing concerns, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has maintained its stance on requiring a National ID as the sole proof of voter registration for the 2025 General Elections. MEC Chairperson, Justice Annabell Mtalimanja emphasized… ...

Analysis: Quite unusual – Arthur Peter Mutharika in top form

Aug 19, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

On Sunday, August 18, Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) delivered a speech that showcased an unusually high level of confidence and conviction. Known for his typically reserved demeanour, Mutharika's performance on this occasion stood out as… ...

Chilima’s Death: Chakwera Condoles the Pope

Aug 19, 2024 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Vatican City - Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has extended his condolences to Pope Francis following the death of Vice President Saulos Chilima. Chilima, a devout Catholic, died in a Malawi Army plane crash on 10… ...