Month: June 2019 Posts

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… ...

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… ...

Mutharika calls for peace: Condemns violent MCP protesters against ‘Tippex Elections’

Jun 07, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has condemned Malawi Congress Party (MCP) protesters and has ordered the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) to protect innocent Malawians and their property from those that want to cause violence. Speaking on Thursday,… ...