The solidarity march started at Kaphatenga and proceeded through major streets before converging at the District Council premises, where stakeholders signed a peace pledge reaffirming their commitment to non-violence during the election period.
Nationalist Patriotic Party President, Daniel Dube on Monday told journalists in Lilongwe that he was still waiting for MEC’s final response regarding his candidature.
She urged residents to elect her as their Member of Parliament and Dr Lazarus Chakwera as President of Malawi to continue developments initiatives currently under way.
Registrar of Political Parties Kizito Tenthani has urged stakeholders to report candidates distributing handouts, warning that violators will face legal action. Speaking in Nsanje, he emphasized prompt investigations and confidentiality to ensure fair political competition ahead of upcoming elections.
President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday unveiled Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba as his running mate while submitting his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at the Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe — a move that sparked jubilation both inside and outside the packed auditorium.
UTM’s Hasheem Banda has pledged to empower youth through skills training and entrepreneurship, while promising major infrastructure upgrades to transform Zomba City North into a model urban center
The nomination papers presented by the PETRA president have failed the preliminary inspection due to the absence of signatures on the candidacy consent form by the named running mate, among other issues, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has announced.
Despite widespread frustration with economic conditions, voter enthusiasm remains high. According to the survey, 95% of sampled registered voters say they will “definitely vote” in the upcoming elections.
On Day Five of the presentation of candidacy nomination papers for the Presidential Election, independent candidate Phunziro Mvula is at BICC to submit his nomination papers.
Reverend Hardwick Kaliya, an independent aspirant submitted incomplete presidential nomination papers which the MEC Chairperson said do not comply with MEC'S electoral laws and guidelines
The former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor has settled for I.T Specialist and engineer Eng. Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka as his running mate in the forthcoming 16 September general elections
