Elections Archives

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… ...

Voter registration pushed to next month

May 03, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

In preparation for the coming 2019 Tripartite Elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has shifted dates for the commencement of voter registration. The voter registration exercise was expected to begin on May 25 but has… ...

I am not leaving for Chilima – Mutharika

Apr 29, 2018 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 7 &

President Peter Mutharika has declared that he is not voluntarily quitting to pave way for his younger Vice President Saulos Chilima. Speaking upon his return from the United Kingdom, Mutharika said that he will be… ...

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… ...

MEC urges women to do more than dancing

Apr 12, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has encouraged women to go beyond singing for political leaders and contest for elected offices. MEC chairperson Jane Ansah said this in Blantyre on Wednesday after observing that there has been… ...

DPP, UDF win in by-elections

Apr 11, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates have won in the by-elections which were conducted on Tuesday in Mangochi and Mulanje. According to official results released by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), UDF… ...