Month: January 2021 Posts

Malawi Govt pays lawyers for Chakwera, Chilima

Jan 14, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Lawyers who represented President Lazarus Chakwera and Vice President Saulos Chilima in the elections case have been paid their legal fees by the government. The court ruled last year that Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) should… ...

Mutharika calls for unity in DPP

Jan 01, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika says Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members should work together in order for the party to bounce back in the next presidential elections. In his New Year’s message on Thursday, Mutharika said… ...

Christmas Blues: Talking Blues Special, Merry Christmas Malawi

Dec 24, 2020 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

For every Malawian, the year 2020 started with unprecedented suspense arising from waiting for the then-pending judgement by the Constitutional Court which was at that time deliberating on the controversial May 2019 Presidential Elections Case.… ...

UDF will regain trust of Malawians and prepare for Govt – Atupele   

Dec 19, 2020 Russell Kondowe 1 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi says the party will look to regain the trust of Malawians following its candidate’s victory in Mangochi North East. UDF candidate Idi Kalosi emerged winner in Mangochi North… ...

Malawi named as country of the year

Dec 17, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Economist newspaper has named Malawi as the country of the year 2020 following the nullification of the 2019 presidential elections and the holding of Fresh Presidential elections. The London based magazine has hailed Malawi… ...

Kachale dismayed over low women participation in elections

Dec 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Noel Mkwaila Chairperson for Malawi Election Commission (MEC), Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, says he is dismayed with low participation of women in various elections that happen in the country despite different stakeholders exerting efforts… ...

NICE Trust calls for peace as voters await official by-election results

Dec 16, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) trust has asked electorates to exercise patience as they are waiting for official results of the 15 December parliamentary by-elections. People of Phalombe North, Mangochi West and Mangochi North… ...

DPP, UDF win in Mangochi

Dec 16, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

Candidates whose complaints led to nullification of 2019 results in Mangochi West and Mangochi North East have lost again, with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates emerging winners. Martin Sekati Nyengo… ...

MEC says over 50% of registered voters have voted in by-elections

Dec 15, 2020 Takondwa Velemu - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says that over 50 percent of the eligible registered voters have cast their votes in the by-elections held today in three constituencies. MEC chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale said this at… ...

Chakwera warns Tonse Alliance members against committing crimes

Dec 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has warned members of the Tonse Alliance that they will not be shielded by his administration if they get involved in acts of lawlessness. The Malawi leader made the remarks today when… ...

Kachale impressed with voter turnout in Mangochi

Dec 15, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale this morning visited polling centres in Mangochi West to appreciate how the voting process is progressing. Speaking after he visited Malembo, Chantulo, Thema and Cholumba polling centres, Kachale… ...

High turnout as voting starts in Phalombe

Dec 15, 2020 Takondwa Velemu - MEC Stringer 0 &

Voting for 15th December by-elections has started on a high note in Phalombe North Constituency where five candidates are contesting for a parliamentary seat. There was a long queue at Namanjerema poling centre as early… ...

Voters go to polls in by-elections

Dec 15, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

People in Mangochi West, Mangochi North East and Phalombe North constituencies will vote today in by-elections which are being held following the nullification of 2019 election results. The by-elections are the second to be held… ...

Mathanga says MEC set for December 15 elections

Dec 11, 2020 Takondwa Velemu - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Jean Mathanga says the commission is prepared for the December 15 elections. Commissioner Jean Mathanga said this on Wednesday in Phalombe district when she was opening orientations for District Elections… ...

MEC chairperson calls for peaceful by-elections

Dec 11, 2020 Takondwa Velemu - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale has called on candidates to ensure that the 15 December by-elections are peaceful. The call was made on Wednesday at senior chief Jenela in Phalombe North during… ...