The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) youths on Tuesday descended on the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) supporters who came to vote at Milonde Ward in Mulanje South East Constituency where a by-election has taken place. DPP Regional Governor for the South, Charles Mchacha and MCP Deputy Secretary General, Elsenhower Mkaka have confirmed about the […]
Political campaign has closed in Milonde ward in Mulanje ahead of Tuesday’a local government by-electiond, a campaign marred by violence and opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has since complained to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Some MCP members have been left injured as the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadets hacked the opposition followers in a […]
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has said it expects to win Milonde Ward in Mulanje South East Constituency and Malindi Ward in Mangochi North East Constituency in Tuesday’s local government by-elections. The by-elections follow the deaths of the incumbents John Saidi Macollera of Malindi Ward, who died on December 1 2017 and Felix Majawa, who died […]
Irate Democratic Progressive party (DPP) monitors and that of the United Democratic Front (UDF) with assists from Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC) officials on Tuesday chased away from the poling center the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentarian Amon Nkhta on suspicion that he wanted to influence vote rigging in the by-elections which is underway in Bunda Ward […]
An election activist Unandi Banda has asked the government to set minimum qualifications for those aspiring to be ward councillors if those elected are to protect public money in councils. Speaking to the media on Monday, Banda, who heads the National Elections Systems NGO, said council officials abuse public money meant for development work because […]
Ward councillors have threatened to camp at Capital Hill, the seat of government in Llongwe in a bid to force government for K1 million loan for each one of them to buy motorcycles for easy mobility. Samson Chaziya, chairman of Malawi Local Government Association said it was surprising that the same government made a promise […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will hold Local Government by-elections in five wards between June and July this year and the calendar for the by-elections will be released “soon”. The by-elections are expected to take place at Luchenza, Zomba Central, Nsikizi Ward in eastern district of Mangochi, Chibanja Ward in Mzuzu and Khwawa Ward in […]
Councillor for Chigoneka Ward the capital Lilongwe, Desmond Bikoko on Monday announced that he has surrendered his salary as councillor for rest of his five year term to the members of his ward to benefit the needy Bikoko also said he would “surrender” his allowances in a bid to give something back to the community. […]
Harold Steve Kaliwo has become the first Mayor of Luchenza Municipality in an election held on Tuesday in its chamber. The 34 year old Kaliwo got five votes against three votes for Brighton Baluwa the only challenger. Lawrence Molleni has been elected as deputy mayor after beating Joseph Bello and Patrick Chilomo. Molleni got four […]
Members of Parliament and Ward Councillor from northern region city of Mzuzu have elected former ruling People’s Party (PP) councillor for Chengautuwa East Ward William Mkandawire as the new mayor for the city. In the contests, Mkandawire aged 29 ,claimed 8 vites from 15 after defeating other contestant who included Judith Chiumia and Samuel Gondwe. […]
Members of Parliament and Ward Councilors from Lilongwe have elected opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) councillor Samson Chaziya of Mazengera Ward as the chairman of the Lilongwe District Council. The elections were in line with local governments and town assemblies act. The position of deputy chairman went to Halima Isati from Chiwenga war. Speaking during […]
Members of Parliament and Ward Councillors from Lilongwe City have elected ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councillor Willie Chipondera as the new Mayor of the capital. Chipondera, who is councillor for Kawale ward, floored Dr Desmond Bikoko of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) with 16 votes to 14. Youthful Kwame Bandawe, 28, was elected deputy mayor […]
Germany has released 3.5 million Euro (K1.89 billion) to Malawi for the Local Development Fund (LDF) after Malawi held the long awaited Local Government Elections (LGE. German Ambassador to Malawi Peter Woeste said in a statement said the finances will help the country in decentralisation process. Woeste said in a statement that he was delighted […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) shadow councillor for Chinamwali Ward in Zomba a Davie Maunde says politicians have a great role to play in promotion of hygiene in the areas they belong to. The shadow councillor made this remark on Tuesday when he teamed up with the vendors of Chinamwali Trading Center in the city to […]
In Malawi, one thing for certain is the rhetoric, from all corners, about the excruciatingly difficult circumstances of the rural masses. And I have a great appreciation of all that because I grew up in a rural setting and all my primary schooling was in a rural setting. And, of course, I seem to fully […]
Blantyre-based renowned private practice lawyer Noel Chalamanda on Thursday presented his nomination papers to contest in the Local Government polls for the position of a councillor. Chalamanda, who is contesting in the Blantyre City Centre Ward as an independent candidate, said his ambition has been driven by the continued deterioration of Blantyre City. “Today marks […]
One of prominent private practice lawyers in Malawi, Noel Chalamdanda has disclosed that he will run as a councillor for Blantyre City Central Ward Councilor on an independent ticket. Speaking when he announced his candidature in Blantyre, Chalamanda said he decided to stand as councillor on an independent ticket because “I want all of us […]
The Malawi government in partnership with the Scottish government has embarked on a programme to build capacity of 2000 prospective women councilors countrywide as part of Malawi’s efforts to close the gender imbalance in political and decision making positions. In Malawi, the Ministry of Gender is championing the project in collaboration with targeted accredited NGOs. […]