Outgoing British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie, has raised alarms over the recent surge in pre-election violence, warning that it could destabilize the country ahead of the September 2025 general elections.
The Leader of the Opposition, Dr. George Chaponda, has told the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation that the government’s failure to address fiscal discipline has resulted in the cancellation of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
Compliance on the legal prohibition of political parties giving out handouts to entice followers remains a challenge due to the absence of enforcement mechanisms since enactment of the relevant law in 2018, a recent study has revealed.
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has urged delegates to the sixth All-Inclusive Conference of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) to consider setting up a governing council to lead the country until the September 16 general elections are held.
The Human Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has challenged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to provide a detailed account of how the election management system procured from Smartmatic will be used in the September 16 general election.
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