Category: Politics

* As it activates election broadcasts monitoring committee ahead of campaign period set to be launched on Monday * We are not here to police media houses but to ensure professionalism—MACRA Deputy Director of Broadcasting, Kelton Masangano By Mervis Mwale, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has activated the Election Broadcasts Monitoring and Enforcement Committee (EBMEC) to oversee fair media coverage during the campaign period starting on Monday, July 14. Speaking at a sensitization meeting held at Bingu International…

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* To run from 08h30-11h00, the event will be broadcast live on 24 TV and radio platforms where MEC chairperson will deliver a keynote address * Highlighting MEC’s commitment to conducting credible, inclusive and transparent elections By Duncan Mlanjira To be held at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Monday, July 14, the official launch of the 60-day campaign period of the September 16 general elections will be celebrated under the theme; ‘Promoting Democratic Leadership Through Your…

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* Gangata plans to lead a peaceful anti-violence-free demonstration on Friday, July 4 in the volatile political violence hub of the Capital City’s violence against any political protest * The demonstration is being organised in response to increasing concerns about acts of violence and intimidation * That have, in recent times, undermined the rights of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations — especially within Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe District Council has summoned vice-president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

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* The inaction of the Malawi Police Service in these matters is a clear dereliction of that Constitutional responsibility * While emphasising that continued silence in the face of such attacks is utterly unacceptable Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Three days after being demanded by Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to immediately provide a public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence in Lilongwe, Malawi Police Service has not responded. A day after panga knife-wielding gangs violently attacked peaceful…

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* One identified as Nerson, a civilian dressed in military regalia in full view of police and MDF — yet just banned by Minister of Homeland Security the previous day * A suspected firearm has been detected on his trousers’ back pocket, yet possession of guns in public gatherings ahead of September 16 elections is banned by electoral law * The swift coordination using of expensive cars generates suspicion that they are funded by high ranking individuals By Duncan…

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* Demonstrations organised by the Citizens for Credible Elections in various parts of the country today, the 26th day of June, 2025, were marred by violence * Perpetrated by a group of panga-wielding individuals — leaving some of the organisers and participants injured and/or maimed * Written reports, photographs, and video footage confirm that these barbaric acts occurred in full view of the state security agents – namely the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force By Duncan…

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