Tag: Malawi
You can vote: Chakwera nods to crucial electoral law
President Lazarus Chakwera has signed into law a landmark amendment that allows polling staff, security officers, and party representatives to vote at the stations where they are deployed on election day.
Who Will Win the 2025 Malawi Presidential Election? A Tight Race Between Mutharika, Chakwera, and Kabambe
As Malawi gears up for its highly anticipated general election on September 16, 2025, the presidential race is shaping up to be a fierce contest among three prominent figures: former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and Dalitso Kabambe of the United…
Massive train derailment in Machinga
Minister of Transportation, Jacob Hara, has confirmed a major derailment of a cargo train carrying fuel at Kamwendo Railway Station in Machinga District.
The incident, attributed to a wrong directive from a control center in Mozambique, resulted in nine fuel tanks overturning, with four leaking diesel. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.
A full investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and prevent future occurrences.
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…
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.
“Malawi Vice President to be killed”
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.
Kabwila Advocates for Africa to Embrance EdTech for a Brighter Future
Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwira, has commended African Union Development Agency (AUDA) and the New Partnership for Africa`s Development (NEPAD) and its partners for launching the African EdTech 2030 Vision, Plan, and Policy Framework, describing the development as a bold commitment to transforming education across the continent. Kabwila made the remarks on Tuesday…
Environmental expert lauds MCPs green vision
Environmental policy expert, Mathews Málata hailed Malawi Congress Party (MCP)s 2025—2030 manifesto on creating over 500,000 green jobs in sectors such as renewable energy, organic farming and waste recycling, among others. Malata described the MCP manifesto as the best way to go, saying this is a clear blueprint for Malawis drive towards sustainable environmental management….