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Mtambo and Edwards Kambanje of Concerned Citizens Ready for Today’s Demonstrations

By Burnett Munthali Prominent activist Timothy Mtambo and Edwards Kambanje, representing the group Concerned Citizens, have voiced their readiness to lead and support today’s highly anticipated demonstrations scheduled for Wednesday, November 13. These protests are aimed at addressing the deepening economic crisis, transparency in governance, and a host of other pressing issues that Malawians are […]

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Heavy police presence in Lilongwe’s City Center ahead of planned demonstrations

Today, Lilongwe’s city center awoke to an unusually strong presence of Malawi Police Service officers, stationed strategically across key areas as the nation prepares for a day of scheduled demonstrations. The protests, planned for Wednesday, November 13, are expected to draw large crowds as citizens from all walks of life voice their concerns over various […]

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MEC Chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja expresses optimism despite low voter registration turnout in Mchinji

By Burnett Munthali Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja remains hopeful about voter engagement despite a slow start in eligible voter registration during the second phase of the exercise in Mchinji. During her visit to the district on Monday, Mtalimanja observed that the registration process had begun positively, with staff working diligently at each […]

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Analysis: A Battle for Electoral Integrity in Malawi

By Burnett Munthali In a charged political atmosphere leading up to the 2025 general elections, opposition parties in Malawi have made a bold move by delivering a firm letter to Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). The letter outlines a series of demands aimed at addressing perceived irregularities in the electoral […]

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Opposition Parties Demand Immediate Action from MEC Chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja

By Burnett Munthali In a bold move that further escalates the political tension in Malawi ahead of the 2025 general elections, opposition parties have delivered a resolute letter to the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, demanding urgent compliance with the law and the will of the Malawian people. The letter, […]

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Malawi Opposition Issues Ultimatum to Electoral Body

By Draxon Maloya Opposition parties have given the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) a 14-day ultimatum, ending November 13, 2024, to address concerns over the electoral process. In a joint statement, the opposition alleges that MEC Chairperson, Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) are mismanaging the process, undermining the constitutional rights of Malawians. […]

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Mounting Calls for MEC Chair Dr. Anabel Mtalimanja’s Resignation Met with Silence from MEC

By Burnett Munthali Amid intensifying public outcry for Dr. Anabel Mtalimanja’s resignation as Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Maravi Post reached out to MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa for an exclusive interview. However, rather than addressing the concerns directly, Mwafulirwa remained evasive, diverting from the central questions and critiquing the journalistic approach instead. In […]

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Concerns mount over MEC leadership: Analyzing Edwards Kambanje’s critique of Dr. Anabel Mtalimanja’s tenure

By Burnett Munthali The recent interview with Comrade Edwards Kambanje, a leading voice within Malawi’s Concerned Citizens, underscores a rising wave of dissatisfaction with the leadership of Dr. Anabel Mtalimanja, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Civil society groups and opposition voices alike have begun to rally around calls for Dr. Mtalimanja’s resignation, citing […]

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Justice Annabel Mtalimanja atule pansi udindo

Gulu la Concerned Citizens of Malawi lalembera wapampando wabungwe loyendetsa chisankho la Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Justice Annabel Mtalimanja kuti atule pansi udindo wake m’sanga. Malingana ndi kalata ya gululi, utsogoleri wa Justice Mtalimanja uli ndi zofooka zambiri zomwe zili ndikuthekera kodzasokoneza zotsatira za chisankho cha chaka cha mawa. Mwa zina, kalatayi yomwe yasainidwa ndi […]