Peter Mutharika

Malawi’s presidential candidates and their educational profiles 

As Malawi gears up for its tripartite general elections on September 16, the spotlight is turning to the educational credentials of the 20 approved presidential candidates vying for the nation’s top job. According to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), the nomination process concluded on July 30, with 20 aspirants successfully submitting their papers after an…

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Run away soldier: Malawi finance minister CHASED!

A political rally planned as a campaign start by Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda in Nkhota, Kasungu district has ended in tears.

Some people threw stones at those attending the event.

In response, police used tear gas, which caused everyone to leave the area.

The chaos led to the Malawi Congress Party’s security and police taking the minister and other important guests, including guest of honor Lawrence Chakakala Chaziya, Minister of Lands Deus Gumba, and the party’s deputy publicity secretary Ken Nsonda, away from the scene.

Chithyola was organizing the rally to begin his campaign for re-election in the upcoming September 16 parliamentary election.

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Winning before elections: Two declared winners in Malawi polls

Two people Lawrence Chaziya and Gideon Masache from Chilobwe, Lilongwe, have been declared winners of their respective parliamentary and local government seats, having been the only candidates to submit nominations under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP).

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja, confirmed the developmentd.

Over seven million Malawians are set to cast their votes in the upcoming elections.

Notably, a total of 17 presidential candidates have emerged.

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