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Chakwera last to present nomination papers on Wednesday, July 30 for September 16 presidential election

July 21, 2025

* Joyce Banda will first on Thursday, July 24; Peter Mutharika on Friday, July 25; Atupele Muluzi on Saturday, July 26 along with Kondwani Nankhumwa; Dalitso Kabambe on July 27; Michael Usi of July 29 * Conspicuously missing from the aspirants is a representative of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), whose present is Enoch Chihana By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has released the schedule for the presentations of nominations papers for the September 16 election —…

Analyst Dr. Kadyampakeni questions where the K500,000 ‘future account’ for every newborn child will come from

July 20, 2025

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* When hospitals lack medicine, schools lack desks, and government can barely pay civil servants on time * This is another empty promise — Chakwera’s new manifesto is just more rhetoric to hoodwink Malawians * He must first explain what happened to the grand promises he made in 2020 when he promised he would create 1 million jobs within his administration’s first year By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni implores on Malawians to be wary “of…

MEC reminder: It’s an offence to prevent or interrupt public political campaign rallies

July 20, 2025

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* Malawi Police and other security agencies urged to upheld their important role which is central to the credibility of elections * Presence of security officers at electoral events — including for the ruling political party or the opposition or independents — reassures the public and contributes to an atmosphere of peace and order * In any electoral contest, the acceptance of results — particularly by those who may not emerge victorious — is more likely if the election…

While the government aimed for a ‘corruption-free, efficient administration, the country has witnessed corruption of the worst type—Onjezani Kenani

July 19, 2025

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* As he dissects the Malawi Congress Party 2025 Manifesto launched today at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe * The MCP-led government established a special Financial Crimes Division of the High Court (an anti-corruption court) in 2021 to fast-track corruption cases * But corruption scandals — including allegations involving high-profile officials — made the goal to remain unmet By Duncan Mlanjira Economic & social justice influencer, Onjezani Kenani has analysed Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 2025 Manifesto that was launched…

MCP’s election campaign manifesto pledges to create 3 million jobs

July 19, 2025

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* Particularly targeting the youth, whom Chakwera described as the engine of national progress * Under wealth creation, the President launched the Ten-Ten Makwacha Youth Challenge, a flagship initiative providing startup capital to young entrepreneurs * We are equipping our youth to become employers, innovators, and drivers of inclusive growth * To introduce future accounts for every newborn child, where the government will deposit K500,000 accessible when they turn 18-years, Maravi Express In the manifesto for the 2020 general…

Jordan Sauti brings September 16 presidential candidates to 19

July 19, 2025

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* He joins including incumbent, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) former Presidents, Arthur Peter Mutharika DPP and Joyce Banda (PP) * Current Vice-President, Michael Bizwick Usi presented his on Monday representing Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party By Duncan Mlanjira Jordan Sauti representing the Patriotic Citizens Party (PCP) collected his nomination paper for September 16 presidential election at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) — bringing the total number to 19, including incumbent, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of…

Vice-President Usi blames political parties for Malawi’s underdevelopment

July 18, 2025

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* And largely due to laziness of some civil servants and sabotage of the civil service by a section of people who want to get back into power * Dismissing lazy and underperforming civil servants holds the key to invigorating performance of Malawi civil service By Joel Phiri & Justice Kawonga, MANA State Vice-President Michael Usi contends that the country has failed to register remarkable strides in development despite changing ruling political parties because it faces manifesto implementation challenges…

DPP, UTM and five other individuals granted judicial review of implementation of electronic management system for September 16 elections

July 15, 2025

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* They cite Sections 76 (1) and (2) (d) and (e) of the Constitution; 8 (1) (i) and (m) of the Electoral Commission Act, Cap 2:03 of the Laws of Malawi; * And Sections 83 (1), 92, 93 and 95 (1) and (2) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has granted a judicial review to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM Party and five other individuals against the decision…

Political parties never responded to MEC’s explanation as regards to independent audit of its election management system

July 13, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * Queries that were demanded by AFORD, DPP, UDF, PP and the UTM Party whose responses were sent direct to * The concerns attracted public attention that were a cause for violent demonstrations in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira At the meeting with all the 24 registered political parties and representatives of aspiring independent candidates held yesterday in Lilongwe, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja reported political parties never responded to MEC’s explanation…

Official final voters’ register at 7,203,390 voters representing 65.7% of total number of eligible voters projected at 10,957,490

July 13, 2025

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* Out of the figure, 4,114,720 are female and 3,088,670 are male — representing 70.8% and 60% of the projected number of eligible votes respectively * MEC will, in due course, publish disaggregated statistics covering gender, the youth and people with disabilities and other important attributes including first time voters By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja has reported that they have finalised the voters’ register for the September 16 General Election — recording a total…