Month: August 2017 Posts

New varsity established in Malawi

Aug 21, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

A new institution offering tertiary education has been unveiled in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe. The unveiling ceremony of the university called Jubilee University was graced by the country’s Vice President Saulos Chilima. Speaking during the unveiling… ...

Mbendera’s death a great loss – MEC

Aug 23, 2016 Bright Malenga 23 &

The country's electoral body Malawi Electoral Commission has described the death of Justice Maxon Mbendera as a great loss to the country saying he will be remembered as a man who played a crucial role… ...

Justice Minister knows what killed Mbendera

Aug 22, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 330 &

…Fingers pointing to DPP Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Samuel Tembenu has come out in the open saying he knows what killed Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Maxon Mbendera. It has widely been… ...

Photo Gallery: Justice Maxon Mbendera finally rests

Aug 21, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 107 &

Thousands of Malawians thronged HHI Cemetery in Blantyre where Justice Maxon Mbendera who was until his death Chairperson of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) was laid to rest on Saturday. Mbendera who also served as Supreme… ...

Last mile: Mbendera to be laid to rest today

Aug 20, 2016 Bright Malenga 72 &

The remains of Justice Maxon Mbendera who was until his death Chairperson of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will be laid to rest today at HHI Cemetery in Blantyre. Mbendera who also served as Supreme Court… ...

Lawyers in Malawi react to Mbendera’s death

Aug 19, 2016 Bright Malenga 103 &

Members of the legal profession have paid tribute to Justice Maxon Mbendera who died in Lilongwe on Thursday. Mbendera was until his sudden death chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). He previously served as… ...

Use of Biometric voter registration in 2019 elections doubtful

Jan 13, 2016 Luke Bisani 13 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disclosed that it will not use the biometric voter registration in the 2019 general elections if the office of National Registration Bureau (NRB) fails to produce national identity cards… ...