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 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.

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has called upon politicians and their followers to ensure they maintain peace and respect for one another’s rights during the campaign ahead of the September 16 General Elections.

NGO-Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) has tipped female aspiring candidates in Nkhata Bay on winning campaign strategies in a bid to increase women representation in political leadership positions in the forthcoming general elections.

Mindset change is crucial in empowering women to vie for decision making positions but some of the things that hold women down are to do with self-belief.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has asked political parties in Malawi to consider adopting quotas as a means achieve a minimum percentage of women and youth candidates, as well as those with disabilities.

Chisankho Watch has commended the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust for staging a gallant effort in mobilizing Malawians to register for the September 2025 General Elections.