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Defenders Group questions opposition parties silence over Smartmatic machine
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Defenders Group questions opposition parties silence over Smartmatic machine

Malawi Freedom NetworkDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Justice Annabel Mtalimanja…..will free and fair September, 2025 elections be possible with her in office? By Vincent Gunde The Defenders…

Smartmatic and the Malawi Electoral Commission: Analyzing the risks to electoral credibility
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Smartmatic and the Malawi Electoral Commission: Analyzing the risks to electoral credibility

Malawi Freedom NetworkDecember 23, 2024December 23, 2024

By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) adoption of Smartmatic as its technology partner for the 2025 elections raises…

Smartmatic: Controversy, legal battles, and the future of election technology
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Smartmatic: Controversy, legal battles, and the future of election technology

By Suleman ChiteraDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

By Burnett Munthali Smartmatic, a leading global election technology company, has been at the center of numerous corruption scandals and…

Tensions rise over MEC and Smartmatic: A deepening political debate
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Tensions rise over MEC and Smartmatic: A deepening political debate

Malawi Freedom NetworkNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

By Burnett Munthali In recent developments, discussions around the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the use of Smartmatic technology have…

Concerns arise over Smartmatic EMDs in Mozambique as violence erupts
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Concerns arise over Smartmatic EMDs in Mozambique as violence erupts

By Suleman ChiteraOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

By Burnett Munthali In Mozambique, significant concerns have emerged regarding the Smartmatic Electronic Marking Devices (EMDs) following allegations of electoral…

Analyzing the Smartmatic bribery allegations: Implications for elections and company reputation
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Analyzing the Smartmatic bribery allegations: Implications for elections and company reputation

By Burnett MunthaliOctober 19, 2024October 19, 2024

By Burnett Munthali Recent allegations against Smartmatic, a prominent election technology company, raise significant concerns about the integrity of electoral…

Smartmatic executives charged in alleged bribery scheme in the Philippines
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Smartmatic executives charged in alleged bribery scheme in the Philippines

By Suleman ChiteraOctober 17, 2024October 17, 2024

The logo of Smartmatic, the firm that supplies Venezuela’s voting technology, is seen on a sliding door at the headquarters…

Voting Machine Company Involved in Bribing Scandal Has Long History of Controversy
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Voting Machine Company Involved in Bribing Scandal Has Long History of Controversy

Malawi Freedom NetworkOctober 9, 2024December 5, 2024

Last week the U.S. Justice Department charged three current and former executives of a U.S.-founded voting machine company with paying…

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Chakwera Launches Youth Innovation Fund to Drive Malawi 2063 Vision

By Burnett MunthaliJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025
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Malawi Freedom NetworkJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025
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“When the Mask Falls: A Nation’s Cry Against Deception and the Death of Democracy”

Malawi Freedom NetworkJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025
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A True Support for Low-Income Families – Take Home Maruti Suzuki Cervo at Just ₹2.4 Lakh with 24 Kmpl Mileage and Latest Features

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

A True Support for Low-Income Families – Take Home Maruti Suzuki Cervo at Just ₹2.4 Lakh with 24 Kmpl Mileage and Latest Features Maruti Suzuki,…

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Multi-Billion Kwacha Water Project Commences in Blantyre – Abida Mia

By Suleman ChiteraJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali Minister of Water and Sanitation, Abida Mia, has announced the commencement of a multi-billion kwacha water project in the city of Blantyre.…

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Nduna ya Malonda A Vitumbiko Mumba Ayendera Illovo ku Nchalo Kafukufuku wa Kusowa kwa Shuga

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali Nduna yoona za malonda, a Vitumbiko Mumba, ayendera kampani ya Illovo Sugar Malawi yomwe ili ku Nchalo m’boma la Chikwawa. Ulendowu wachitika…

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Jappie Mhango Released on Bail, Claims Arrest Politically Motivated

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the North, Jappie Mhango, was on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, taken back to the Anti-Corruption…

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Prominent Figures Flock to ACB Offices in Mzuzu to Support Jappie Mhango Following Arrest

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali Some notable figures were seen on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) offices in Mzuzu, drawing public attention as…

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Chitipa sugar distributors deny smuggling amid nationwide shortage

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali Amid a nationwide shortage of sugar, some distributors in Chitipa have come forward to deny allegations of deliberately hoarding the commodity and…

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Mwalilino’s strike silences Bullets as Bishop backs rising star

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

President and Founder of Amazing Grace Christian Ministry has rewarded Mighty Wanderers striker Blessings Mwalilino with money amounting to K100,000, as one way of encouraging…

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Aspiring councillor pledges to build community that works for everyone

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Aubrey Thom Vakhani As the September 16, 2025 elections approach, Alice Msowoya says is ready to make her mark as a councillor for Katawa-Kaning'ina…

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DPP expresses grave concern over Jappie Mhango’s arrest

Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Vincent Gunde The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed its grave concern over the arrest of its Vice President for the North Jappie…

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Malawi Freedom NetworkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali In every democracy, the presidency is the highest office in the land, entrusted with the responsibility of guiding a nation toward peace,…

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“Where was our MP?”: Irene Hiwa praises Akumalambo Bridge Project and calls out absent MCP lawmaker

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

By Burnett Munthali According to a video clip recorded in Kauma, Area 12 in Lilongwe, local resident Irene Hiwa has spoken out about the crucial…

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Man jailed 18 months for copper cable theft, led to deaths of 7 babies in Lilongwe

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

The Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 38-year-old Grant Mpasu to 18 months in prison with hard labour for stealing copper oxygen cables worth…

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Minister urges for a Digitally United Africa at E-Learning Summit

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu Kalongashawa, has called on African leaders to prioritize reliable and affordable internet connectivity as the foundation for digital…

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CEO Harawa says all is set to host favour Gospel Concert

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

By Brighton Tchongwe Jacob Events Management Chief Executive Officer Wendy Harawa has announced that preparations are complete for the Favour Gospel Concert, set to take…

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“Do Not Strangle the Voice of the People” — A Call of Conscience to Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

By Comrade jumbe There is a saying among the elders: “When the moon is full, the wise do not chase shadows—they face the light.” Today,…

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Raiply Plants Seeds of Sustainability with Community Woodlots

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

By Draxon Maloya Raiply Malawi Limited has made significant strides in promoting sustainable environmental management and conservation of water sources through community woodlot creations. This…

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Dowa Ngala constituency candidate withdraws from MCP primaries

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

By Vincent Gunde Catherine Ndiwo Banda who has won the hearts of many people in Dowa Ngala constituency for the16th September, 2025 Parliamentary Elections, has…

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Namiwa calls for government fuel procurement strategy to ease market prices

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

By Burnett Munthali In matters relating to motor vehicle fuel, Namiwa has stated that through a structured government-to-government fuel procurement arrangement, prices should ideally go…

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Namiwa demands urgent government action on sugar and fuel woes

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

By Burnett Munthali Silvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI), held a press briefing on the morning of…

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Malawi government accused of deliberate delay in implementing state-to-state fuel procurement deal

Malawi Freedom NetworkMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

By Burnett Munthali The Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), Sylvester Namiwa, has accused the Malawi government of deliberately…

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Government faces Growing financial crisis: Delays in salary payments and local council funding

Malawi Freedom NetworkFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

By Burnett Munthali In a troubling turn of events, the central government of Malawi is facing increasing financial difficulties, with multiple administrative setbacks that have…

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Government faces Growing financial crisis: Delays in salary payments and local council funding

Malawi Freedom NetworkFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025
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