Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has strongly condemned the growing political intolerance and a wave of political violence as Malawians prepare for the September 16, 2025, General Elections, fearing this would prevent some registered voters from casting their ballots.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano, has expressed concern over the low turnout of voters for the ongoing verification exercise in Dowa District.
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has called on Malawians to dispel fears and misconceptions surrounding the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) use of electronic systems in the upcoming general elections scheduled for 16 September.
Civil society leaders in Malawi have warned against rising political violence and demanded increased transparency from electoral stakeholders, urging a peaceful and credible electoral process.
Chiefs in the area of Traditional Authorities (T/As) Kachere and Kaphuka in Dedza district have vowed to support candidates vying for various positions, as long as they have development agendas and agree to conduct their campaign peacefully.
In accordance with section 75 of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and section 4 of the Malawi Electoral Commission Act, President Lazarus Chakwera, has appointed a new Chairperson and two new Commissioners for the electoral body.
The Malawi Electoral Commission says despite the recently procured Election management devices (EMDs) having capacity to transmit results, it will stick to manual procedures.
As preparations for the 2025 polls are underway, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the coming in of more election management devices (EMDs) is...
In preparation for the 2025 Tripartite polls, 288 out of the 6500 election management devices procured by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have arrived...
As the country heads towards the tripartite elections in 2025, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has underscored the critical role of journalists in fostering transparency during the upcoming elections.Â