Tag: 2014

Peoples Party says Malawi Electoral Commission confused over Biometric Voter Registration System

Published on March 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ruling People’s Party (PP) has described Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) as a “confused lot” for abandoning the proposed Biometric Voter […]

Football association panics over Flames preps

Published on February 28, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

FAM has expressed fear that any further delays towards the Flames programme could be a recipe for disaster ahead of […]

Mec wants electoral law amended again

Published on December 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) would like the Electoral Commission Amendment Act passed in 2010 amended to increase the number of […]

People’s Party to spend K42 million on convention

Published on August 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s ruling People’s Party (PP) is set to spend K42 million (about $168 000) on its convention which is slated […]

Joyce Banda will contest in 2014 polls

Published on August 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda has told international media that she would stand in the 2014 presidential election saying that more […]

US implores Malawi govt on local polls

Published on August 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The United States government has implored government to make the right decision on whether to hold tripartite elections or hold […]

Patricia ‘Akweni’ Kaliati challenges to win 2014 elections

Published on August 3, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former Information Minister Patricia Kaliati has challenged that she will win 2014 parliamentary elections in Mulanje West without hurdles. Mrs. […]

MEC launches Mzimba by-elections

Published on August 2, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The process of conducting by-elections in Mzimba South West and Mzimba Central constituencies is expected to be launched on Wednesday […]

JZU Tembo ‘still’ eying 2014 presidency

Published on July 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President of the Malawi Congress Party John Tembo says he is ready to lead the party in 2014 general elections […]

MPs not serious on local polls – Electoral Support Network

Published on July 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Electoral Support Network (Mesn) has accused members of Parliament (MPs) of lacking seriousness in terms of holding Local […]

UNDP pumps in K9 million for 50-50 representation campaign

Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

United Nations Development Programme-UNDP-has pledged to a continue supporting the design and implementation of a new 50-50 representation campaign program […]

Govt appoints election commissioners

Published on May 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has appointed 10 people to be commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec). The 10, who were […]

15 opposition parties to come up with MEGA presidential candidate in 2014

Published on April 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Fifteen opposition parties are holding talks to form a coalition and field one presidential candidate against Malawi’s ruling DPP in […]

Legal Affairs to consult on tripartite bill

Published on March 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament will in April consult various stakeholders on the future of the Constitutional (amendment) bill […]

Study predicts more post-2014 woes

Published on March 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Findings of a political survey have indicated that Malawians want change in 2014, but should that not happen, the country […]

Impeachment ruled out

Published on March 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawians should forget about using impeachment as a solution to do away with a failed president or a failed vice […]

UN looking forward to peaceful 2014 Malawi general elections.

Published on March 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Representatives of the United Nations say they are jointly working with other organisations and institutions, including Parliament, to ensure that […]