MEC shifts Presidential results announcement
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the official declaration of the presidential election results will take place this evening, not at 2pm as earlier indicated.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the official declaration of the presidential election results will take place this evening, not at 2pm as earlier indicated.
Business came to a standstill in Limbe on Wednesday afternoon after a group of youths stormed the market, chasing people away and forcing traders to abandon their trade.
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has accepted defeat in the 16th September, general elections.
Crowds of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters in Thyolo gathered at the District Commissioner’s office on Monday, celebrating what they claim is Professor Peter Mutharika’s presidential victory. The scenes of jubilation included singing, dancing, and waving party flags. Supporters said they were confident Mutharika had secured a win in the just-ended elections. Similar celebrations erupted…
‘Chakwera and Chimwendo Banda at fault’
Runningmate for the Malawi Congress Party says the party has uncovered an ongoing rigging scheme against the party aimed to favour Peter Mutharika.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has warned the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) against interfering with the presidential election results, after unofficial reports showed Peter Mutharika leading. DPP officials expressed shock at MCP claims of Lazarus Chakwera’s victory, contradicting unofficial results. The DPP emphasized that it will defend the people’s will and urged security agencies…