Author: Edgar Naitha

COVID-19: Malawi’s cases jumps to 1,000

Published on June 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi has recorded 19 new coronavirus cases and the number of coronavirus cases recorded in the country is just shy […]

“The next time i appear for briefing, the commission will be announcing the results for the winner”- Kachale

Published on June 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Chairperson of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Justice Chifundo Kachale has said it is their hope that the next time […]

Al-Shabaab commander killed by Somali security forces

Published on June 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Somali security forces have killed a commander of the al Shabaab militant group in a military operation, state radio reported […]

Ex-Burundi leader Nkurunziza, to be buried on Friday

Published on June 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Former Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza – who ruled for nearly 15 years – will be buried on Friday in the […]

MHRC says elections were free and peaceful

Published on June 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Chairperson Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), Reverend Patrick Semphere has applauded the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Malawi Defence Force […]

Zambian health minister, Chitalu Chilufya arrested for corruption

Published on June 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Zambia’s health minister Chitalu Chilufya was arrested on Wednesday and charged with using ill-gotten gains to acquire property, the country’s […]

HRDC asks next president to be accountable

Published on June 25, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Chairperson of Human Rights Defenders Coalition, Gift Trapence has urged the next president to be accountable on a number […]

Soldiers assault freelance journalist in Zimbabwe

Published on June 25, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Soldiers have assaulted journalists Munashe Chokodza and Leopold Munhende this evening, 24 June 2020, who were returning home from work. […]

Only results from Dowa, Mzimba remaining for MEC to announce the winner

Published on June 25, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

According to Malawi Electoral Commission MEC) chairman, Chifundo Kachale results from Dowa and Mzimba have not reached the main tally […]

DPP monitors leaves Lilongwe tally center after they were not satisfied with outcome of election

Published on June 25, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

All Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) monitors left Lilongwe Tally center saying they are not happy with the outcome. The district […]

Mkaka says this is most credible election ever held in Malawi

Published on June 25, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) General Secretary Eisenhower Mkaka has said parties under the Tonse Alliance treat this year’s fresh presidential […]

Chakwera withdraws application for judicial review of some MEC commissioners

Published on June 25, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Chifundo Kachale has revealed that Malawi Congress party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera has withdrawn the […]

Three wanted to vote for relatives living in RSA

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Three men have been barred from voting on behalf of their relations at Chizungu Primary School polling centre in Mzimba […]

Zuma’s arrest warrant cancelled by SA court

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has cancelled an arrest warrant against South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma after his lawyer […]

DPP Distances itself from Mbalachanda Incident

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has distanced itself from an incident in which one of its monitors, Mary Banda, who […]

Newly registered voters denied to vote

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Some Malawians who registered in 2020 are still flocking to polling centres in Dedza to cast their vote but they […]

Former speaker of parliament delighted with peace showed during voting process

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Former speaker of parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda has expressed delight with peace prevailing during the voting process. He said after […]

Elections Observation Consortium impressed with how the voting process is proceeding

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Elections Observation Consortium says they are so far impressed with how the voting process is proceeding. Briefing the press […]