NDP Leader Frank Mwenifumbo Rejoins Presidential Race After Withdrawing
Published on July 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The National Development Party (NDP) has changed its mind and will now take part in the September 16 presidential election. […]
Tag: MEC
Mutharika Picks Jane Ansah as Running Mate for September 16 Election
Published on July 25, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader and former President Arthur Peter Mutharika has officially named former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson […]
MEC Appoints Mayamiko Nkoloma as New Commissioner
Published on July 25, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appointed Mayamiko Nkoloma, a renowned technologist and academic, as its newest commissioner. Nkoloma brings […]
Joyce Banda First to Submit Presidential Bid as Supporters Gather in Lilongwe
Published on July 24, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Supporters of the People’s Party (PP), Mafunde, and the Freedom Party (PF) have begun gathering at the Bingu International Convention […]
DPP’s MEC Nominee Somanje Rejected Over Questionable Academic Qualification
Published on July 16, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) attempt to have its member, Mackford Somanje, appointed as a commissioner at the Malawi Electoral […]
Malawi High Court Grants DPP and UTM Bid to Challenge MEC Over Smartmatic Audit Ahead of Elections
Published on July 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Malawi’s High Court in Blantyre has granted the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Transformation Movement (UTM), and several individuals permission […]
Ras Chikomeni Chirwa Withdraws from 2025 Presidential Race Due to Financial Challenges
Published on July 1, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Ras Chikomeni David Chirwa, who had earlier announced his intention to contest in the September 16, 2025 general election, has […]
Heavy Police Presence in Mangochi Ahead of Protest
Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
There was a heavy police presence in Mangochi today as the group Citizens for Credible Elections prepared to stage a […]
Fresh Demos in Lilongwe Demand Resignation of MEC Chair Mtalimanja
Published on June 19, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
A civil society group, Citizens for Credible Elections (CfCE), has informed the Lilongwe District Commissioner of their intention to hold […]
President Chakwera Appoints Three New MEC Commissioners
Published on June 13, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed three new commissioners to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with the appointments effective from 11 […]
MEC Rejects Political Parties’ Request to Audit Electoral Management System
Published on June 6, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has turned down a request by some political parties to audit the Electoral Management System […]
MEC Denies Resignation of Chairperson Justice Mtalimanja
Published on June 3, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has issued a statement denying rumors circulating on social media about the resignation of its […]
Ras Chikomeni Raises K5 Million, Appeals for Support to Contest 2025 Presidential Election
Published on May 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Ras Chikomeni David Chirwa says he has so far managed to raise K5 million to pay the Malawi Electoral Commission […]
Mzuzu Demos Update: Demonstrators Tear Down Chakwera’s Billboard
Published on May 27, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Meanwhile, protesters in Mzuzu City have removed a billboard of the President Lazarus Chakwera that was located near the Old […]
Malawi Electoral Commission Refutes False Claims on MBC Appointment
Published on May 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has categorically denied allegations that it has appointed the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) as the […]
Ras David Chikomeni Chirwa Raises K400,000 for Election Bid, Still Needs K9.6 Million
Published on March 14, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Ras Chikomeni Chirwa has a deficit of K9.6 million as he works to raise the K10 million required for candidates […]
Ras Chikomeni Begins Big Walk to Raise K10 Million for Election Bid
Published on March 11, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
Ras David Chikomeni Chirwa has embarked on a big walk in Lilongwe today to raise the K10 million required for […]
Lilongwe Council Allows Ras Chikomeni to Hold Fundraising Big Walk For Collection of Nomination Fees
Published on March 6, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
The Lilongwe Council has given permission to Ras Chikomeni Chirwa to hold a big walk on March 11 in the […]