Month: October 2017 Posts

MEC speaks tough on political violence

Oct 14, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has warned that it is to suspend Tuesday’s by-elections in places where political violence continues to threaten security of people. Speaking in Lilongwe on Friday, MEC chairperson Justice Jane Ansah… ...

Mutharika on course to lose 2019 polls – report

Oct 12, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

An influential intelligence publication on Africa has said President Peter Mutharika will likely lose 2019 elections since his popularity is declining. A report by London-based Africa Confidential says Mutharika and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party… ...

Politicians told to stop abusing youths

Oct 04, 2017 Pemphero Malimba 13 &

As the 2019 elections draw closer, politicians in the country have been urged to stop hiring young people to incite political violence. Activista Malawi Youth Network national coordinator Wales Chigwenembe made the call on Friday… ...

DPP plots to wreak havoc in Lower Shire

Oct 02, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 105 &

Malawi's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is planning to destroy mosques and churches in the Lower Shire. The party is set to spend billions just to 'silence' vocal and influential opposition leaders in the country… ...

Kenya presidential election cancelled

Sep 01, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 1 &

The Supreme Court in Kenya has annulled the result of the last month's presidential election. Citing irregularities, Chief Justice David Maraga said a new vote should be held within 60 days. Justice Maraga said the… ...

Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta declared winner in August 8 poll

Aug 11, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 62 &

Kenya Election: President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has been declared winner of the polls the country had on the 8th. An official announcement from the country's electoral management body, the IEBC, has declared Uhuru as… ...

Malawians losing trust in elections – survey reveals

May 31, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

Malawians are lamenting that general elections are giving the country bad leaders as support for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership continues to flop, a study conducted by Afrobarometer and the University of Malawi has… ...