By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi – September 16, 2025 — The Civil Society Election Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly conduct of today’s general elections in Malawi, while raising concerns over several operational challenges that require urgent attention. In a 15:30 election update delivered from Lilongwe, CSEIF Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe […]
By Suleman Chitera Blantyre, Malawi – The Chairperson of the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM), Sheikh Idrissa Muhammad, has cast his vote at the Blantyre Tax Office in Blantyre District this afternoon. His message was one of peace, unity, and acceptance as Malawians continue to exercise their democratic right during the 2025 Malawi General Elections. […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has cautioned stakeholders and the general public against releasing unofficial election results, stressing that only the Commission has the mandate to announce the certified results. In a press briefing, MEC Commissioner Anabel Mtalimanja emphasised that no media outlet, political party, or individual is permitted to air results before the official […]
By Suleman Chitera As Malawi approaches the final moments of its voting process, expert psychologist John Kuyokwa has issued an important advisory for all election contestants and citizens. Kuyokwa emphasizes the need to accept election results calmly and avoid actions that could jeopardize personal safety. Preparing for Winners and Losers According to Kuyokwa, it is […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it is yet to decide on the fate of two ward councillor candidates whose names were discovered missing on ballot papers in Ighembe Ward, Karonga. MEC Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, has told journalists during an afternoon press briefing at the Main Tally Centre at Bingu International Convention Centre in […]
Malawians head to the polls on Tuesday in an election pitting President Lazarus Chakwera against his predecessor, Peter Mutharika, with sky-high inflation and fuel shortages likely to be at the top of voters’ minds. Another 15 candidates, including former President Joyce Banda, are also contesting the presidency, but analysts expect a two-horse race between Chakwera, 70, […]
By Suleman Chitera Beatrice Nasiyaya, 65, of Kachingwe Village in Zomba says the eldery need to take election seriously. Speaking at Chirunga Primary School under Zomba Likangala Constituency, Nasiyaya said despite the old age, the elderly have a great part to decide for the country. “Just because you are old doesn’t mean you will die […]
In a surprising development ahead of Malawi’s upcoming elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) parliamentary candidate for Mchinji South West, Azwell Chirwa, has been left off the official ballot paper despite fulfilling all requirements set by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Chirwa has confirmed the issue and revealed that he has already consulted his lawyers, […]
By Suleman Chitera Former President of Malawi, Dr. Bakili Muluzi, has described today as a historic moment in the country’s democratic journey, urging Malawians to exercise patience and safeguard peace as voting continues across the nation. Muluzi, who served as Malawi’s first democratically elected president after the 1993 referendum, reminded citizens that for 31 years, […]
By Suleman Chitera Malawians are today casting their votes in the 2025 General Elections to elect the President, Members of Parliament, and Ward Councillors. Seventeen candidates are contesting the presidency, including incumbent President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, former presidents Joyce Banda and Peter Mutharika, Vice President Michael Usi, and former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dr. […]
