Mec bans first names on ballot papers
Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) wants the banning of nicknames and first names on ballot papers so that only official names […]
Elections 2014
DPP on re-union mission ahead of convention
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is using its convention consultative meetings to ask party followers to reconcile with senior […]
No polling centers in Malawi Army camps and Airports
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has quashed suggestions by certain quarters that the Commission open centres at some Army camps to […]
Electoral Commission optimistic of peaceful election in 2014
The Electoral Commission says it is determined that the 2014 tripartite elections will be successful and will act as a […]
Khumbo Kachali plotting Joyce Banda’s downfall
President Joyce Banda will be doing herself a big favour to find a proper person to be her running mate, […]
Food for vote: JB asks food beneficiaries to vote for her
President Joyce Banda has asked beneficiaries of her food handouts to remember her gesture during voting in 2014. Speaking yesterday […]
MCP wants international observers ahead of 2014 polls
The leadership of the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is urging a team of international observer to come and monitor […]
Rev. Sembereka joins politics, seeking Mangochi Central parliamentary seat on People’s Party ticket
Can all politicians camouflaging themselves as civil society leaders please stop the pretense and join the political league where they […]
Mec wants electoral law amended again
Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) would like the Electoral Commission Amendment Act passed in 2010 amended to increase the number of […]
MEC to conduct consultative meetings on demarcation of wards ahead of 2014 elections
The Malawi Electoral Commssion-MEC will conduct consultative meeting in some districts to solicite views on the demarcation of wards ahead […]
Atupele Muluzi optimistic of winning 2014 elections
The United Democratic Front (UDF) 2014 presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi says he is optimistic that his party will win the […]
MESN to engage govt on harmonizing electoral laws
Representatives of the Malawi Electoral Support Network (MESN) are scheduled to engage the government to speed up the harmonization of […]
Malawi Parliament finally passes Tripartite Elections Bill
Parliament has finally passed into law the Tripartite Elections Bill. The amending of the country’s constitution has paved the way […]
Tripartite elections bill now or never—Opposition
Opposition political parties in the country say they want the tripartite elections bill to be tabled and passed during the […]
Stakeholders push for Tripartite Polls in 2014
Malawi’s civil rights activists, religious leaders and the media have anonymously agreed that the country should have its first ever […]
DPP eyes choppers in 2014 campaign
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is planning to use helicopters in the upcoming campaign for the 2014 general elections, a […]
CDE students present presidential elections in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique
The International Studies Program held its first round of CDE Country Talks during the International Studies Colloquium on Tuesday, October […]
Mzimba by Elections: Ruling PP Faces Test
The Ruling People’s Party (PP) of State President of the republic of Malawi Mrs. Joyce Banda is expected to face […]