Malawi Elections Archives

We have accepted ConCourt ruling – DPP

Nov 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says it will not appeal against the ruling delivered by the Constitutional Courts in the case in which the DPP wanted the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections nullified. DPP spokesperson Shadric… ...

By-elections: MEC hails candidates for maintaining peace

Oct 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Emmanuel Chilemba The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has commended the contesting candidates, political parties, and their followers for maintaining peace and order during the campaign period for the forthcoming 26 October by-elections. The Commission’s… ...

DPP lawyer downplays claims that Mutharika will benefit from Constitutional case

Sep 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says the argument that former President Peter Mutharika will benefit from the Constitutional interpretation case is not important since Mutharika is not a party to the case. Presenting arguments in… ...

Jooma’s election win in Mangochi Monkey-Bay upheld

Aug 25, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A court in Blantyre has upheld results of 2019 parliamentary election in Mangochi Monkey-Bay Constituency where Ralph Jooma was declared as the winner. High Court Judge Jack N’riva has delivered the ruling today. Jooma (pictured)… ...

MEC postpones September 13 by-election

Aug 13, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has postponed the by-elections which were set for September 13, saying it is not safe to proceed with the conduct of the by-elections due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MEC chairperson Dr.… ...

Vuwa demands K600 million from MEC

Aug 03, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Member of Parliament for Nkhatabay Central Symon Vuwa Kaunda wants Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay him K600 million compensation for the torture he suffered in defending his parliamentary seat. Kaunda through his lawyer, Leonard… ...

Zinthu zakwera ndi Chakwera – Mutharika

Jul 04, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has attacked President Lazarus Chakwera, saying the president is failing to govern the country and his poor policies have led to high cost of living. Mutharika made the remarks during a… ...

MEC wants more women, youth and persons with disabilities to contest in elections

Jul 01, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says political parties and stakeholders should take decisive action to encourage more women, youths, and persons with disabilities to stand as candidates in elections. MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale made the call… ...

DPP candidate wins in Chikwembere ward

Jun 30, 2021 George Banda - MEC Stringer 0 &

Unofficial results for the June 29 local government by-elections in Chikwembere Ward, Blantyre North have shown that Democratic Progressive Party-DPP candidate Flossie Elizabeth Hera has won the election.. With only 3,675 cast votes out of… ...

Vuwa retains seat in Nkhatabay Central

Jun 30, 2021 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Symon Vuwa Kaunda has retained the Nkhatabay Central Parliamentary seat after winning the 29 June by-election. The development has transpired in the early hours of today following the unofficial… ...