2025 General Elections

Chiefs, community leaders plead with judiciary to dispense Martha Ngwira’s appeal case

Chiefs and community leaders in Mzimba Hora have appealed to the Malawi Judiciary to urgently hear Martha Ngwira’s appeal case, warning that continued delays are holding the constituency hostage and stalling development after the court nullified her election victory.

Court battle over Ngwira case leaves Mzimba Hora constituents in uncertainty

Mzimba Hora faces uncertainty after a Supreme Court stay order halted a by-election following the nullification of Martha Ngwira’s election.

88 election complaints dropped due to insufficient evidence, ORPP says

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has announced that it has closed 88 cases out of the 189 complaints recorded during...

MEC nullifies Mtandire–Mtsiliza results over irregularities

MCP’s George Zulu says he feels “vindicated but not satisfied” after the Malawi Electoral Commission nullified the Mtandire–Mtsiliza parliamentary election over irregularities. While welcoming the decision, Zulu insists only a recount will prove he truly won, as DPP’s Alfred Gangata waits for official communication.

Mutharika Declared Winner of 2025 Malawi Presidential Election

The Malawi Electoral Commission has declared Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika winner of the 2025 presidential election with 56.8 percent of the vote. MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja hailed the poll as free and fair, urging Malawians to remain united.

Chakwera concedes defeat, analysts praise peaceful transition

Chakwera’s graceful concession in Malawi’s 2025 election has drawn praise from analysts as a landmark for democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power and averting unrest while urging both victors and losers to uphold unity and national peace.

UDF concedes defeat, congratulates APM for leading in presidential poll

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has conceded defeat in the September 16 presidential election and has since congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika who is...

Undule Urges Malawians to Trust MEC, Demand Transparency Before Final Poll Results

Undule Mwakasungula has urged Malawians to stay calm, trust the Malawi Electoral Commission, and demand transparency as vote counting continues. He warned against misinformation, stressed lessons from 2019’s “Tippex elections,” and called for unity, peace, and respect for democratic institutions

MCP flags irregularities in the 16 Sept polls

The pressure continues piling up for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as the party appears to have lost the September 16, 2025 elections to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Two Aspiring MPs Challenge Unofficial Results in Salima

Aspiring MPs Linthipe Mike Mwawa and Jessie Kabwila have lodged complaints with MEC, citing alleged irregularities in unofficial election results. Kabwila stormed the Salima District Tally Center Friday before formally submitting her grievance, with MEC confirming the matter will be escalated to the National Tally Center.

Neno District tally centre completes receipt of unofficial results

Neno District tally centre completes receipt of unofficial results, with ballot papers dispatched to the National Tally Centre in Lilongwe. Officials report a smooth and peaceful process, with over 41,000 voters casting their ballots.

Undule calls for unity, peace and participation in Sept. 16 General Elections

Malawians go to polls on 16th September in a highly anticipated General Election, with Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula urging citizens to maintain unity, peace, and active participation for a stronger democracy and sustainable development