Tag: Annabel Mtalimanja

Blantyre Protest Against MEC Begins with Low Turnout and Confusion Over Venue

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Demonstrations organized by Citizens for Credible Elections have begun in Blantyre, calling for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) […]

MDF Troops Deployed as Lilongwe Protest Begins

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers have arrived at Lilongwe Community Ground, the starting point of today’s demonstrations in the capital, […]

Police Gather at Lilongwe Centre Ahead of CEC Protest

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A large number of police officers have arrived at Lilongwe Community Centre, where the group Citizens for Credible Elections (CEC) […]

17 Arrested Following Violent Protest in Mzuzu

Published on May 28, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

At least 17 people have been arrested in Mzuzu City for being accused of damaging property and causing violence during […]

Mzuzu Demos Update: Demonstrators Deliver Petition to Mbelwa District Council

Published on May 27, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Demonstrators have successfully delivered their petition to the Mbelwa District Council, concluding a protest that called for electoral accountability. Reading […]

MEC Updates on Elections and Voters Registration

Published on April 30, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured stakeholders that the resignation of Commissioner Francis Kasaila has not compromised the commission’s […]

MEC To Launch Mobile Phone Voter Verification Service

Published on April 23, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that it will roll out a mobile phone based voter verification system starting […]

MEC says no to suspension of registration exercise

Published on November 13, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi electoral commission (MEC) says it will not suspend the second phase of the voters registration underway in some […]

Police Disperse Ant-Annabel Mtalimanja Protesters with Tear Gas in Lilongwe

Published on November 13, 2024 by Evance Kapito

Police in Lilongwe have dispersed protesters at the Lilongwe Community Ground using tear gas. The demonstrations, led by opposition party […]

MEC pegs Presidential fees at MK10 million

Published on November 12, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has set MK10 million as fees for all candidates vying for Presidential seat in the […]

HRDC, NAP speaks against suspension of voter registration exercise

Published on November 12, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Human Rights Defenders Coalition, HRDC together with the National Advocacy Platform NAP says it is not necessary for the Malawi […]

MEC to extend voter registrations exercise under phase 1

Published on October 31, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it will extend the first phase of the voter registration exercise which is under […]

New MEC Chair Justice Annabel Mtalimanja Sworn In

Published on June 21, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The new Chairperson and Commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have been sworn in with a call to advance […]

Chakwera Appoints Justice Annabel Mtalimanja as New MEC Chairperson

Published on June 20, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Justice Annabel Mtalimanja as the new chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), replacing Justice […]

Man handed 45 years jail sentence for defiling a 4 year old girl

Published on April 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The High Court in Lilongwe has sentenced 34- year-old Limbikani Mpokosa to 45 years imprisonment for defiling a 4-year-old girl. […]

7 Human Traffickers’ bail application in limbo as court reserves ruling

Published on November 8, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

High Court Judge Annabel Mtalimanja has reserved her ruling on an application to set aside a magistrate’s decision which denied […]

Ex-Minister Binton Kutsaira testifies in Mchacha’s case

Published on October 12, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

Former Minister of Natural Resources, Binton Kutsaira has denied giving consent to allow former Minister of Transport and Public Works, […]

Suspects In The UTM Offices Arson Plead Not Guilty

Published on May 31, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

Ten people suspected to have torched (United Transformation Movement (UTM) Party offices in Lilongwe have pleaded not guilty to six […]