Month: February 2020 Posts

Court throws out ex-MPs’ application

Feb 21, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by former Members of Parliament (MPs) – Jessie Kabwila and Peter Bvalani – who wanted an injunction to restrain Parliament from conducting business following the nullification of… ...

It will be difficult to fund fresh polls – Finance Minister

Feb 21, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has warned that using Government funds to finance fresh elections could cripple Government operations and service delivery, including spending in social sectors such as health and education. Mwanamvekha made the… ...

Mutharika asked to fire MEC Commissioners  

Feb 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked President Peter Mutharika to act on the committee’s recommendation to fire Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners. The remarks were made by PAC Chairperson, Collins Kajawa, during… ...

50+1 related bill rejected in Parliament

Feb 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The bill seeking to amend the Malawi Constitution in order to include a provision for holding of run-off elections has failed to get Parliament’s approval. The Constitution Amendment Bill required 128 votes (two thirds majority)… ...

Malawi election auditors fined K3.8 million

Feb 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) has fined BDO Chartered Accountants (Malawi) for misconduct and negligence during the 2019 elections. The institute found the auditing firm guilty of four of five charges against… ...

Two motions on electoral reforms adopted by Parliament

Feb 19, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Parliament on Wednesday passed two motions for the tabling of electoral reforms bills in the House. Member for Lilongwe City South West Nancy Tembo moved a motion for the amendment of the provisions of the… ...

Jeffrey accuses opposition parties of planning violent attacks at DPP demos

Feb 19, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General, Grezeldar Jeffrey, has accused opposition parties of buying DPP t-shirts and party cloth in order to carry out violent attacks at the ruling party’s demonstrations. Jeffrey made the remarks… ...

MEC told to disclose cost of elections case

Feb 19, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A civil society organization has requested the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to disclose to Malawians the costs incurred during the elections case. Youth and Society (YAS) which is led by Charles Kajoloweka has written MEC… ...

HRDC condemns DPP demonstrations

Feb 18, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has condemned the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) demonstrations that were held yesterday in Blantyre saying the protesters were attacking the Constitutional Court judges. Speaking at a press briefing in… ...

Elections were free and fair – Commissioner  Baloyi

Feb 18, 2020 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

One of the Commissioners for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Clifford Baloyi has insisted that the 21 May Presidential Elections were free and fair and the use of tippex did not favor any political party. The… ...

UDF NEC gives Muluzi go-ahead on electoral alliance

Feb 17, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The United Democratic Front (UDF) had an extraordinary National Executive Committee meeting in Blantyre on Sunday where they rubber-stamped UDF leader Atupele Muluzi’s plans for an electoral alliance. The meeting came weeks after Muluzi met… ...

DPP urged to replace both Mutharika and Chimulirenji

Feb 17, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been urged to replace both President Peter Mutharika and his runningmate Everton Chimulirenji in the fresh elections. According to social commentator Lyson Sibande, Mutharika is no longer an appealing… ...

MCP bigwigs want Chilima as runningmate

Feb 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) members want UTM leader Saulos Chilima to become the party’ runningmate in the fresh elections. The MCP members say the party should dump vice president Sidik Mia who was runningmate… ...

Government links attack on woman with albinism to fresh elections

Feb 17, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The government has linked the attack on a woman with albinism in Mzimba to the fresh elections expected to be held in the country this year. Government spokesperson Mark Botomani said in a statement on… ...

UDF will enter into an alliance with any political party – Muluzi

Feb 16, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi says the party will enter into an alliance with any political party that shares its vision of dealing decisively with the problems facing Malawians. Muluzi made the remarks… ...