Elections Archives

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… ...