The European Union (EU) has announced the deployment of over 100 observers to monitor Malawi’s general elections, scheduled for September 16, 2025. This mission underscores the EU’s commitment to promoting democracy, transparency, and human rights in the country.

Leader of the Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu party, Dr. Michael Usi, has pledged that his government would prioritize the revival of banana production in Thyolo District if elected.

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