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Articles from Elections

CMD condemns growing political intolerance, fake news and disinformation ahead of Sept 16 General Elections

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.

Low voter turnout in Dowa verification exercise concerns MEC

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.

CCJP urges Malawians to dispel misconceptions about MEC’s electronic vote transmission

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.

CSOs calls for transparency, peace, responsible engagement ahead of Sept 16 general elections

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 for a peaceful electoral campaign

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.

MISA Malawi calls journalists to action ahead of 2025 election

Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has challenged news reporters in the country to hold politicians accountable ahead of the 2025 tripartite elections.

Probing candidates vying for SG position at MCP convention

Campaign for various positions in the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has heated up amidst a ban the party imposed on its members not to start campaigning.

PRIORITY: NICE wrote 57 to prayer-houses in voter mobilization for Dedza Central by-election

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust wrote a record 57 letters to various prayer-houses to mobilize the people of Dedza Central Constituency to cast their ballots in the just held by-election.

NICE commended on voter mobilization, reducing null and void votes

Electoral stakeholders have commended National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) for playing a significant role in mobilizing and educating registered voters ahead of the 2019 tripartite elections and the recent by-election in Dedza.

DPP suffers another embarrassing defeat to MCP

By now, everyone knows that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is a parry in decline, by the speed at which the party is going down is very alarming especially to the few remnants of its faithful supporters.

Aspiring MPs outline education development plans

Aspiring Members of Parliament (MPs) for Dedza Central on Monday deliberated on how each one of them will contribute to the development of education standards in the area once voted into power.