New electoral commissioners have been sworn at the high court in Blantyre on Tuesday at a ceremony where Chief Justice, Andrew Nyirenda, cautioned them on professionalism.

The Malawi Election Commission (MEC) has announced that the fresh presidential elections will be held on 2 July this year, contrary to the parliament recommended 19 May.

President Peter Mutharika has refused to accept recommendations made by parliament on the amended electoral reform bills and firing of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners.

The governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has formally sealed an electoral alliance with the United Democratic Front (UDF) ahead of May 19, 2020 presidential elections.