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Official 60-day campaign period for September 16 General Elections scheduled from July 14

May 1, 2025

* Code of Conduct available to regulate the conduct of the campaign which will provide guidance on acceptable campaign behaviour * That include: (i) Equal access to public media; (ii) peaceful and respectful campaign practices; (iii) prohibition of hate speech, incitement, and misinformation * (iv) observance of campaign schedules and designated venues; and (v) respect for the rights of voters and other contestants By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the official campaign period for September…

MEC unveils elections dispute resolution framework

May 1, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja delivering her statement * The framework incorporates both mechanisms provided for under electoral laws and alternative dispute resolution methods — promoting efficiency and flexibility in resolving disputes * MEC will collaborate with other relevant institutions to resolve disputes beyond its jurisdiction, ensuring that all electoral grievances are effectively addressed By Patience Longwe & Santos Zefania, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has unveiled a comprehensive election dispute resolution (EDR) framework that it developed to enhance the…

State-owned enterprises thriving—Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Peter Simbani

April 30, 2025

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Simbani at the helm of statutory corporations * Airport Development Limited, Umodzi Holdings making profits as ESCOM and water boards struggle * MDC is coming back and it has already been registered as Malawi Development Corporation Holdings Limited * It is going to have other subsidiary companies including Malawi Mining Investment Company which has also been established The Department of Statutory Corporations, domiciled in the Office of the President & Cabinet and established in 1982, has made tremendous strides…

5 students from various Malawi universities in China for global ICT competition

April 30, 2025

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* They emerged winners in the sub-Saharan regional ‘Tech4Good’ competition, qualifying for the global finals * Tech4Good is Huawei’s entrepreneurship program designed to help young adults learn about the latest trends in digitalisation and explore how digital technologies can address common social issues By Duncan Mlanjira Five students from Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS), University of Malawi (UNIMA),Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), National College of Information & Technology (NACIT) and Mzuni University (MZUNI) have…

Bank cheques to be phased out by December 31, 2025

April 30, 2025

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* The use of cheques in Malawi has steadily declined over the years due to increased demand for technological modes of payments * Regulatory statistics indicate that only about 2% of value and 0.04% of the volume of all retail payments are made through cheque payments * As a result of this low usage, service providers are finding it costly to maintain the infrastructure and processes relating to cheque payments By Duncan Mlanjira In aligning with global trends of…

‘Pope Francis was the rare leader who made us want to be better people’—Barack Obama

April 29, 2025

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* Michelle and I mourn with everyone around the world — Catholic and non-Catholic alike — who drew strength and inspiration from the Pope’s example * May we continue to heed his call to “never remain on the sidelines of this march of living hope Maravi Express In his eulogy of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 12, and laid to rest last Saturday, former US President Barack Obama pleads with the world — Catholic and non-Catholic…

‘We want to qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup — then win the U20 AfCON’—Tanzania U20 coach Mrisho

April 29, 2025

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* This is Tanzania’s second appearance at the U-20 AfCON, and the country’s football authorities see it as a critical step in developing youth talent * Building international exposure, and positioning Tanzanian football on the global stage * Of course, we know the level at the U-20 AfCON is higher, with countries that have a deeper footballing infrastructure * But the CECAFA victory gave us the belief that we can compete and succeed at this level Maravi Express Pooled…

MEC presents status of preparation for September 16 general elections to President Chakwera

April 29, 2025

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* Update of all activities that have been implemented so far including voter registration and voter transfers, status on procurement of sensitive and non-sensitive materials for polling * As well as status of the upcoming activities such as inspection and verification of voters register, nomination of candidates and polling Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday held a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera to present a report on the state of preparedness for the September 16 General Election, which…

Conclave to elect new Pope begins May 7–Vatican

April 29, 2025

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* The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world * There is no timescale as to how long it will take to elect the next pope, but the previous two conclaves, held in 2005 and 2013, lasted just two days Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News The Vatican has confirmed that Roman Catholic Church Cardinals will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope —…

Episodes of localised heavy rains expected along lakeshore areas due to easterly winds

April 29, 2025

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* Managing Rain Waters Association of Malawi calls for proper management of drainage systems and water ways to avoid water obstructions * Due to forecasted cold weather, people should also stay away from rivers and streams as they may rise rapidly and become dangerous By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts people along the lakeshore areas to expect episodes of localised heavy rains from yesterday up to May 4 due to easterly winds….