Author: Edgar Naitha

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(MEC) chairperson, Chifundo Kachale has revealed that Malawi Congress party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera has withdrawn the […]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

Inmates have not been denied right to vote

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Inmates at Dedza Prison have already voted and those who registered there but were released are also expected to come […]

Voting commences peacefully

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

According to the National police spokesperson James Kadazera,  voting has started with no chaotic incidents in all polling centres across […]

CFT deploys security personnel to protect monitors and electorates during election

Published on June 23, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Citizen for Transformation Movements (CFT) has deploy security to protect the monitors and electorates during the fresh presidential election. According […]

MEA threatens to sue minister of environment over decision to reopen three plastic manufacturing companies

Published on June 22, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The Movement for Environmental Action (MEA) has threatened to sue Minister of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife Vuwa Kaunda over his […]

ADMARC requires K50 billion to purchase 400,000 metric tonnes of maize this year

Published on June 22, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

The country’s grain marketer, Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) requires K50 billion to purchase its targeted 400,000 metric tonnes […]

Former Ivorian President Henri Konan to contest in October polls

Published on June 22, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Former Ivorian President Henri Konan Bédié will seek a return to the presidency in keenly awaited polls slated for October […]