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…
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.
Malawi will have a state funeral soon if remarks by Vice President Michael Usi that there is an assassination plot against him are anything to abide by.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwira has accused the leader of the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu party and Deputy President Michael Usi of being ungrateful.
Supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party need to hold their noise as Ken Msonda, deputy publicist of the Malawi has claimed the opposition party has copied the party’s manifesto.
Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has issued a stern warning to the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) over what he describes as continuous and unfounded attacks against him.
A representative of business women in the opposition Democratic Progressive Party has openly said men have stopped touching them due to ongoing economic challenges.
President Lazarus Chakwera says he is the best candidate to win elections in September stating that his failure to meet some promises in five years is due to among other things COVID-19, natural disasters and global politics.
President Lazarus Chakwera, who is also the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Presidential candidate, has called for increased youth participation in various roles, emphasising that this is essential for developing a self-reliant Malawi. Speaking during the presentation of the national youth manifesto on Monday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, Chakwera stated that young people contribute significantly…
