As the campaign for Malawi’s September 16 General Election reaches its peak, candidates are intensifying efforts to win over the country’s 7.2 million registered voters.
As the campaign period for the August 16 General Election reaches its climax, candidates are intensifying their efforts to reach 7.2 million eligible voters.
With 17 presidential candidates on the ballot, voters have a wide range of manifestos promising a better, more prosperous Malawi for its 21 million citizens.
However, a closer look at the manifestos of the three major contenders – the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and UTM – reveals a common thread: expensive proposals that raise questions about feasibility, given Malawi's fragile economy.
This article analyzes the manifestos, finding them heavy on promises and extravagant expenditures
Electoral stakeholders including political party leaders in Lilongwe City have recommitted their push to uphold values for sustaining peace enjoyed in the first half of the electoral campaign period underway.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) runningmate, Dr. Jane Ansah, says they are ready to tackle Malawi’s persistent challenges such as hunger, fuel shortages, and foreign exchange scarcity if voted into power.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has disclosed that it has received 36 complaints about politicians giving handouts in the country.
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