Month: October 2019 Posts

Lilongwe South by-election postponed

Oct 29, 2019 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has postponed by-elections in Lilongwe South constituency due to political tension in the area. The commission was expected to hold the elections in the constituency on November 5, 2019. In… ...

MEC sensitises chiefs on voter process

Oct 28, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has sensitised chiefs on the voter process and has urged them to spread the message to their subjects. Speaking during a sensitization meeting with Traditional Leaders, concerned stakeholders and the… ...

UTM candidates to run as independents

Oct 25, 2019 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

UTM candidates who were dumped by the party ahead of the November 5 by-elections have announced that they will run as independent candidates. The two candidates are Samson Phinifolo of Lilongwe South constituency and Mr… ...

We are participating in by-elections under protest – MCP

Oct 18, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it is only participating in the by-elections in Lilongwe and Kasungu because it wants to ensure the rights of people are respected and protected. MCP Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka… ...

By-election aspirants to present nomination papers Wednesday

Oct 14, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Aspiring candidates in the November 5 by-elections will present their nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday. Parliamentary candidates for Lilongwe South Constituency will present papers at Malingunde TDC while candidates for… ...

MEC warns electoral staff against complacency

Oct 09, 2019 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

As by-election activities are underway in Lilongwe South Constituency, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has issued a stern warning to electoral staff against complacency. The commission sounded the alarm during the training of the Election… ...

Lilongwe South shadow MPs pledge peace

Oct 07, 2019 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

In anticipation for the November by-election in Lilongwe South Constituency, shadow Members of Parliament (MP) have made a pledge of peace and to practice issue based politics. The shadow MPs from the Malawi Congress Party… ...