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Court snubs Mutharika

Jun 21, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Constitutional Court has thrown out a petition by President Peter Mutharika who wanted the Malawi election case to be dismissed. The court has ruled in favour of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera… ...

Mzuzu protesters loot Bata shop

Jun 20, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

… BT marchers block highway Protesters in Mzuzu ransacked a Bata Shoe shop while in Blantyre police fired teargas at demonstrators who blocked the Masauko Chipembere Highway. The demonstrators were marching against the outcome of… ...

We will come back to streets if Ansah refuses to resign – Chilima

Jun 20, 2019 Martha Chikoti 4 &

Leader of United Transformation Movement UTM Saulos Chilima says today’s protests are warm-ups and there will be more if Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah refuses to step down. Chilima and Malawi Congress Party… ...

Malawi election case adjourned to Friday

Jun 19, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Constitutional Court has adjourned the Malawi election case to Friday. Lawyers who attended the scheduling conference for the case have confirmed saying the court will make a ruling on preliminary applications. Speaking with reporters,… ...

Mutharika heads to Lilongwe

Jun 18, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Peter Mutharika will on Wednesday address people in Lilongwe for the first time since his re-election as Malawi leader. According to state broadcaster MBC, Mutharika will leave Chikoko Bay Mangochi for the capital Lilongwe… ...

MEC ordered not to destroy election documents

Jun 18, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The High Court in Lilongwe has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to avoid removing election documents from its website or destroying hard copies of the documents. The Lilongwe High Court Registrar issued the order… ...

JP punches holes in election results management system

Jun 17, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Justice and Peace (JP) of Karonga Diocese says tabulation and reconciliation of votes was a challenge for constituency returning officers (CROs) during the May 21 elections hence the use of correction fluid – Tippex that… ...

DPP cadets plan to storm court, attack MCP supporters

Jun 16, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have threatened to attack Malawi Congress Party (MCP) when the Malawi election case resumes at the Lilongwe District Registry on Wednesday. The cadets say they will unleash terror on opposition party… ...

Press free to cover Malawi election case in court

Jun 16, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

The Malawi Judiciary has granted media houses freedom to cover proceedings in court from the Press Gallery and the general public to attend hearings subject to availability of space. This is contained in a press… ...

Malawi President Peter Mutharika swearing in ceremony

Mutharika wants Chakwera, Chilima petitions struck out

Jun 13, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

President Peter Mutharika has asked the Constitutional Court to remove Malawi Congress President Lazarus Chakwera as second petitioner and to strike out UTM leader Saulos Chilima’s petition in the Malawi election case. On Wednesday, Mutharika’s… ...

Malawi election case: Legal teams to meet judges on Friday

Jun 11, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Lawyers from both sides in the Malawi election case will Friday meet the five-judge panel of the constitutional court in Lilongwe. The meeting called a scheduling conference will look into the case before trial starts.… ...

Malawi Elections: Govt attacks AU for condemning violent police

Jun 08, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Malawi Government has attacked the African Union (AU) for condemning the police’s aggressive use of force against demonstrators. Government through a statement released today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says… ...