The Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious body, says it will engage the leadership of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in an effort to curb rising political violence ahead of the September 16 general elections.

Human Rights activists in the country say Malawi has failed to protect and uphold the civil and political rights of its citizens in the first half of the year 2025.

As Malawi gears up for the 16 September General Elections, a coalition of independent female political aspirants is seeking approximately K500 million to fund their political journey including covering nomination fees and campaign related expenses.

The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has quashed calls made by some quarters that are calling for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja describing it as factually misguided and detrimental to the integrity of the electoral process.