By Vincent Gunde The Defenders Group for Good Governance has advised Malawians not to be carried way with news that the Smartmatic machine has stopped functioning with all the information stored deleted and as a result, voters will go the polls in September, 2025 elections with manual counting of results. The Group said this was […]
By Vincent Gunde The Defenders Group for Good Governance, says it fears for bloody elections soon after Mec Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja will declare President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera the winner saying this will be against the will of the people. The Defenders Group has claimed that Army Commander General Dr. Paul Velentino Phiri and Inspector […]
By Burnett Munthali A warehouse in Mozambique has become the epicenter of controversy after looters discovered hundreds of national identification cards stored within. The revelation has sparked anger among locals, with many questioning how such vital documents ended up in a private facility instead of being securely distributed to their rightful owners. The incident unfolded […]
By Burnett Munthali The issues raised by former President Joyce Banda regarding the failures of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) are not just political grievances but constitutional concerns that strike at the heart of Malawi’s democracy. Banda’s warning of potential civil unrest stemming from these failures should not be […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) decision to proceed with supplementary voter registration has been marred by controversy, following the commission’s failure to address concerns about underage voter registration. The MEC’s inaction has raised questions about its ability to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. During the initial voter registration phases, […]
By Burnett Munthali Blantyre, December 19, 2024 The High Court of Malawi in Blantyre is set to begin a crucial hearing today regarding an application to commit Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, National Registration Bureau (NRB) Principal Secretary Mphatso Sambo, and three others for contempt of court. The case, brought forward by […]
By Burnett Munthali Reports of voting irregularities at Msambeta LEA School in Lilongwe City Centre have sparked heated debates and reignited concerns over electoral credibility in Malawi. Allegations of duplicate voter registrations, unexplained arrests, and the mysterious disappearance of a voter registration machine have left many questioning the integrity of the ongoing registration process. In […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been at the center of controversy in recent times, with many calling for the resignation of its chairperson, Dr. Anabel Mtalimanja. The opposition and other concerned citizens and stakeholders have been vocal about their demands, citing various reasons for their request. However, Mtalimanja remains defiant, […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that its Chairperson will appear on Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) this Friday, November 15. This live program is set to provide critical information regarding Electronic Monitoring Devices (EMDs) and will serve as a platform to wrap up the second phase of the voter registration process. […]
By Burnett Munthali Concerns are mounting over the planned opposition-led demonstrations in Lilongwe today, with reports indicating that certain groups of vendors have been armed to counter protestors. The move has raised fears that the demonstrations, intended to voice grievances over governance, economic issues, and transparency, could turn violent. Opposition parties and civil society leaders […]
