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DPP finally clears speculation on Mutharika’s trip to South Africa suspected to be for medical attention

June 8, 2025

* We are pleased to confirm that Prof. Mutharika is in excellent health and is simply taking time for private business * He remains fully committed to returning home soon to continue providing strong leadership within our party * And to prepare for the forthcoming general elections on September 16–DPP secretary general Peter Mukhito By Duncan Mlanjira News was rife on social media that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president, Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa for medial…

Joyce Chitsulo lived every minute of her political life pursuing development for her people—Chakwera on passing of the deputy minister

June 6, 2025

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* She lived every minute of her political life in pursuit of the clarion call that we all need to adopt * It is tragic that such a patriotic and courageous citizen has departed at such a time of our national development By Innocent Manda, MANA In mourning the passing of Deputy Minister of Local Government, Culture & Unity, Joyce Chitsulo, President Lazarus Chakwera has described Member of Parliament for Mwanza West Constituency as a patriotic and courageous leader…

uMkhonto weSizwe Party removes Floyd Shivhambu as a secretary general following his meeting with Prophet Bushiri in Malawi in April

June 4, 2025

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* After lengthy discussions and considerable inputs from the national officials, it was concluded that the actions by the Secretary-General were found to be against the spirit and the prescripts of the MK Party Constitution * Most specifically, Section 3 (j) under “Offences”, which stipulates: ‘Undertaking international trips and participating in activities and programmes that are opposed to the agenda of the MK Party or an allied party By Duncan Mlanjira Leader of uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Jacob Zuma has…

DPP describes President Chakwera’s ‘citizen engagements’ as “misuse of public funds to influence public perception ahead of September 16 elections”

June 4, 2025

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* Alleges that Chakwera is handing out K50,000 to participants of the ‘citizen engagements’ while urging the recipients to recognise it as a token that must not influence their vote * Issues a serious warning to Chakwera that after September 16 — if he loses the election — he should be prepared to face the consequences of his actions under the law By Duncan Mlanjira The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has described President Lazarus Chakwera’s ‘citizen engagements’ as “nothing…

Dissemination of fake news not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process—MEC

June 3, 2025

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* As MEC disputes as fake report of chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja resigning ahead of the September 16 * The chairperson remains fully committed to her role and continues to discharge her duties in line with her constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is imploring on Malawians not to disseminate fake news on social media of September 13 general elections process saying, this “not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process and…

Political parties urged to promote tolerance ahead of September elections

June 1, 2025

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* It is possible to conduct political campaigns without violence — leaders should strive to promote coexistence with members of different political parties * As the media are urged to counteract disinformation by disseminating information that is true and factual and to not propagate malice amongst electoral players By Augustus Nkhwazi & George Bulombola, MANA Police in the Northern Region have called upon political party directors of youth to promote tolerance ahead of the September 16 general elections —…

MEC hosting SADC’s Electoral Commissions Forum for chief electoral officers and executive committee meetings in Lilongwe from tomorrow June 1-4

May 31, 2025

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* Hosting these important meetings reflects our commitment not only to our national mandate, but also to regional cooperation in strengthening democratic electoral processes * These engagements provide valuable space for sharing lessons, addressing common challenges, and advancing electoral professionalism * The meeting shall give a platform to member commissions conducting elections in 2025, Malawi, Seychelles, Tanzania and Zanzibar, to make presentations on their state of preparedness By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will from tomorrow (June…

Malawians believe Constituency Development Fund benefits politicians most and should be managed by local committees—AfroBarometer

May 28, 2025

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* One characteristic of the CDF is that MPs have typically exerted strong influence on how the monies are spent * Leading some analysts to argue that the CDF benefits MPs more than it does their constituents By Duncan Mlanjira A survey by AfroBarometer — following the, in a landmark judgement on May 26 by the Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional the current arrangement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), specifically the involvement of Members of Parliament (MPs) and the…

Parliament to be dissolved on July 23 after roll out of official election campaign period from July 14

May 27, 2025

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* The 50+1% to take effect for the September 16, 2025 Presidential Election of the valid votes cast through direct, universal and equal suffrage * Where such majority is not obtained by any candidate in the first poll, a second poll must be held within 60 days after the declaration of the result * In which the candidates who obtained the highest votes cast in the first poll shall be the only candidates By Duncan Mlanjira Following the re-run…

Some politicians still express skepticism about MEC’s technological electoral management devices despite exhaustive explanations of its efficiency

May 26, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja was on national broadcaster MBC explaining the effectiveness of the EMDs * Several experts of repute have constantly defended MEC over the EMDs, but some of the delegates — even after MEC meticulously explained the devices’ reliability and transparency — were skeptical * The transition from bulky biometric voter registration kits (BVRKs) to more efficient hand-held EMDs was informed by comparative learning visits to South Africa and Zambia * And consultations particularly with the…