Category: National

MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja  * Blantyre West Constituency was halted following the death of a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate, Michael Isaac Chisala * In Nkhotakota Liwaladzi, the process was paused after candidate Daniel Binda petitioned the court to review MEC’s decision to reject his nomination papers, citing underpayment of nomination fees * While results in Lilongwe Mtandire-Mtsiriza Constituency, although voting took place, were nullified following a complaint regarding the handling of invalid votes * * Which were…

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* The political and security environment before, during, and immediately after polling day was calm—SADC electoral observation mission * Counting and results management processes were orderly, with results forms duly signed, copies distributed to monitors, and posted at polling stations — reinforcing transparency and trust in the system * Commends Malawi for progress in electoral administration, but urges MEC to enhance civic education, address disinformation, and strengthen inclusivity — particularly for women and youth, in line with regional democratic…

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* Before her entry into active politics, Ansah had already built an illustrious career defined by ‘firsts’ * A retired judge of the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal (2011 to 2016), she became Malawi’s first female Attorney General in 2006 * She also played a pivotal role in Malawi’s democratic processes as MEC chairperson between 2016 and 2020, during which she presided over one of the country’s most contested electoral periods By Leah Malimbasa, MANA In 1970s, a young…

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* The former Reserve Bank Governor was expected to command enough votes to prevent either of the two main rivals, MCP’s Lazarus Chakwera and DPP’s Peter Mutharika from crossing the majority threshold in the first round * To the contrary, UTM hugely underperformed such that the presidential contest effectively became a two-horse race between MCP and DPP * Kabambe polled only about 4.0% of the national vote, dashing expectations of a tight three-way contest and extinguishing any real chance…

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* Bans them from displaying ‘Ana aDad’ car number plates and scrambling for ‘Migodi’ at bus depots and markets By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secretary general, Peter Mukhito has issued a statement chastising its party cadres who harassed Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) personnel covering the victory speech of President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) and uttering negative comments against members of the judiciary “in the name of the party”. Mukhito first congratulated the DPP community for their…

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* It is a dramatic reversal of fortune because Mutharika, not only reclaimed power from Lazarus Chakwera but also set a political record of twice defeating incumbents, a wave blowing across Africa in recent years * Pre-election surveys by the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) consistently showed Mutharika ahead of Chakwera * In the initial opinion survey, he polled 43 percent compared to Chakweras 26% — a 17-point lead that, while narrowing slightly in subsequent polls, remained…

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* However, asks MEC to fully address irregularities that MCP submitted with flying colours to ensure that Malawi electoral process and democracy is stronger moving forward * As he congratulates Mutharika on his historic victory and wishes him well in his upcoming tenure as the 7th President of the Republic of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Outgoing President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has conceded defeat from the September 16 presidential election and has since congratulated President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika on his…

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