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Malawi: Kachale Happy With Polling Preparations
Chairperson for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)Dr Chifundo Kachale on Monday evening made a surprise visit to inspect the preparations of polling stations and district tally Centre in Neno. Kachale during the inspection in Neno Kachale said the commission is doing spot checks to verify if everything is set ready for the Fresh Presidential Election on Tuesday June 23.
Mutharika to kick off his re-election campaign on Monday
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the South, Charles Mchacha, on Friday revealed to a gathering at Neno Boma that President Peter Mutharika will start campaign for his re- election on Monday 1st June. Mchacha said Mutharika is expected to conduct his first rally in his home district of Thyolo.
Road dominates campaign in Neno
Four weeks after Malawi Election Commission (MEC) launched the campaign period for the fresh presidential poll on May 2, Malawians have already been fed with many promises from the three political parties contesting in the coming elections.
Malawi: Nice Trust Says Malawi Credible Election Under Threat
National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust has said that the absence of political party monitors at centres during Phase Three of processing transfers and issue of duplicate voter certificates to those who lost them is a threat to credible elections. A continuous visit to most of the centers Neno district District Election Supervisory Team (DEST) only found the presence of NICE Trust monitors and only two centers had Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) monitors.
Malawi: Ben Phiri Touts Mutharika-Atu, Says Voting MCP Is Assault On Democracy in Malawi
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri said Malawians should not make a mistake of voting into power a party which voted against multiparty democracy in 1994. Ben Phiri: President Mutharika and his running mate Atupele Muluzi of DPP-UDF alliance will carry the day in the forthcoming election.
NICE faults parties for not fielding monitors in registration centres
As the phase 3 of processing transfers and issuing of duplicate voter certificates to those who lost them is going towards the end, it has been revealed that most centres in Neno have had no party monitors during the exercise. A continuous visit to most of the centres in the district by Neno District Election Supervisory Team (DEST) only found the presence of NICE Trust Monitors and only two centers had DPP monitors.
Ben Phiri says vote for MCP is vote against democracy in Malawi
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri says Malawians should not make the mistake of voting into power a party which voted against multiparty democracy in 1993. Phiri who is also Director of Elections for DPP was speaking this on Sunday in Neno during a whistle stop tour at Neno boma, Zalewa, Kambale and Ligowe in the district where he was campaigning for president Peter Mutharika who is a candidate for DPP-UDF alliance.
MACRA warns broadcasters against inciting violence
Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority-MACRA has cautioned players in broadcasting industry to abide to broadcasting regulations and terms and conditions of their licenses during this campaign period for the July 2nd, 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections.
MEC reaches hard-to-reach Neno polling center
MEC reaches hard-to-reach Neno polling center By Enock Naphazi, Mec Stringer Hard- to-reach Chitika Village from Senior Chief Dambe in Neno will have an opportunity to cast their ballot on May 21 2019 tripartite elections, thanks to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for hiring the locals to transport the polling materials to the area. The area is cut due to the Mkulumadzi river, a development that compels people to brave the water by entering the river to cross to the other end.
MEC follows up on recruitment of polling staff
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has applauded Neno and Mwanza district election coordinators for moving in fast to correct anomalies that were there during the recruitment of polling staff for the May 21 Tripartite elections.
MEC brings hope to Nsanje flood victims
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured flood victims in Nsanje district that they will vote despite losing their voter certificates to floods and due to displacement as the Commission still keeps names of those that registered. MEC Chairperson Justice Dr Jane Ansah made the remarks on Wednesday in the district when she visited flood victims at various camps to console them and find out how prepared they are to participate in the 21st May Tripartite Elections.
Chakwera defends plan to change working hours
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has defended his promise to change working hours saying the idea is viable and other countries are doing it. He was reacting to the debate which is there among Malawians following his suggestion that if elected his administration will change working hours from 7:30 to 8:30 to give civil servants ample time to attend their domestic affairs.
Chilima labels Neno road a local street
Malawi vice president Saulos Chilima who is also UTM presidential candidate said on Wednesday that the status of Neno road is not worth to be called a road but a mere njira (a local street) and he has made a pledge to construct a durable road using taxpayers’ money if voted into power on May 21 tripartite elections. He was speaking to thousands that gathered at Chikonde primary school ground in Neno on Wednesday.
Malawi: Parliamentary Debates Start On a High Note in Neno
By Enock Naphazi -MEC Candidates contesting for the seat of parliamentarian in Neno North on Tuesday signed a Social Agreement Contract with the community that they will fulfil whatever they have promised in their manifesto and made a pledge that they will manage development funds in a transparent and accountable manner.
Parliamentary debates start on a high note in Neno
Candidates contesting for the seat of parliamentarian in Neno North on Tuesday participated in a debate and signed a Social Agreement Contract with the community that they will fulfil whatever they have promised in their manifesto and manage development funds in a transparent and accountable manner.
Oxfam drums up support for Khembo in Neno South
In a bid to support retention of all women who won 2014 parliamentary elections, Oxfam officials were in Neno South on Saturday to call upon people in the constituency to reelect Mary Maulidi Khembo.
CMD trains Nsanje politicians in conflict management
Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has said politicians need knowledge and skills on how they can coexist in society for them to resist getting into conflicting situations that may spoil free, fair and peaceful elections. In a two-day training workshop, CMD on Thursday trained Nsanje politicians in conflict management. Mtayamanja during the training The politicians were drilled in engaging others in a peaceful manner without triggering violence and promote dialogue and peaceful co-existence.
MEC invades Neno to bolster voter and civic education
In an attempt to boost voter turnout in the May 21 Tripartite election, MEC officials led by Commissioner Elvey Karonga Mtafu have intensified voter and civic education meetings in Neno district aimed at sensitizing chiefs to encourage their subjects to vote.
NICE in door-to-door voter civic education campaign
National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust in Neno has sent its volunteers on a door to door voter civic education campaign to ensure all registered voters in the district cast their votes in the May 21 tripartite elections.
DPP’s Mchacha wants ACB to probe Mkaka construction over shoddy works on Neno road
By: Enock Naphazi, MEC Stringer Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the south Charles Mchacha has asked Ant-Corruption Bureau to probe Mkaka construction company over shoddy work on Neno road. Mchacha made the request on Thursday during DPP’s rally in Neno North following complaints from chiefs in the district that the first 10 km of the road construction which was finished last year has already developed potholes and drifts.
DPP’s Mchacha wants ACB to probe Mkaka construction over shoddy works
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the South Charles Mchacha has asked Anti-Corruption Bureau to probe Mkaka Construction Company over shoddy work on Neno road. Mchacha made the request on Thursday during DPP’s rally in Neno North following complaints from chiefs in the district that the first 10 km of the road construction which was finished last year has already developed potholes and drifts.
Peoples Party's South vice secretary Mphidza quits, says he cannot associate with MCP
Mphiza with JB during last year Convention By Enock Naphazi, MEC Stringer Peoples Party (PP) vice secretary for the south Leornard Mphidza who last year made name after competing with JB at the party’s convention on Monday announced his resignation from the post saying he cannot be associated with MCP which PP has endorsed. Speaking on Monday in an interview with Neno based MEC Stringer Mphidza said he has resigned from the post with effect from Monday 18 March.
Mphidza quits PP, says he cannot associate with MCP
Peoples Party(PP) vice secretary for the South Leonard Mphidza who last year made a name after competing with Joyce Banda at the party’s convention on Monday announced his resignation from the post saying he cannot be associated with MCP. Speaking on Monday in an interview with Neno based MEC Stringer Mphidza said he has resigned from the post with effect from Monday, 18 March.
MEC warn candidates of fake news as elections approach
As the social media-manipulation news is gaining momentum in the country, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has advised contestants in the May 21 tripartite election to avoid reacting to fake news. MEC Regional Elections Officer for the South, King Norman Rudi, gave the advice on Monday to the approved contestants for Neno district during vetting of ballot paper templates by candidates or their representatives.
People who lost voters certificates will still vote - MEC
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured people who lost their voters certificates that they will still vote in the May 21 Tripartite Elections, saying their names are already in the voters register. There are growing fears that some people may have lost their voters certificates especially with the raging floods that have affected over 14 districts in the county.
Malawi: Board Disconnects Water Supply to Neno Hospital
By Enock Naphazi Southern Region Water Board has disconnected water at Neno District Hospital due to over K35 million unpaid bill. Public Relations Officer for SRWB Rita Makwangala said the disconnection is a routine exercise that the SRWB undertakes to collect resources for its daily operation as well as for the board to meet its statutory obligations.
Malawi: Neno DC Tells Chiefs to Stop Endorsing Candidates
By Enock Naphazi As the May 21 tripartite elections approaches, some of the member of parliament aspirants for Neno South have complained that other Village Heads under senior Chief Symon are openly endorsing candidates and pressuring members of their communities to vote for candidate of their choice.
Neno DC tells chiefs to stop endorsing candidates
As the May 21 tripartite elections approaches, some of the Member of Parliament aspirants for Neno South have complained that other Village Heads under senior Chief Symon are openly endorsing candidates and pressuring members of their communities to vote for candidate of their choice.
Candidates involved in castigation risk being disqualified from 2019 elections
Candidates and party leaders have been urged to desist from using inflammatory language during the 2019 tripartite elections campaign period. The Neno Multiparty Liaison Committee issued the warning on Tuesday during the MPLC meeting that was facilitated by Ligowe Community Development Organization (LIKODO) after receiving reports that some candidates are uttering castigatory remarks when engaging other people to support their candidatures.
Aspirant promises to open Parliamentary office in Neno North
Independent aspiring Member of Parliament for Neno North Odreck Kathamalo has promised that he will open an office of the Member of Parliament for Neno North constituency. Kathamalo who resigned as programs Officer for National Elections System Trust (NEST) to pursue parliamentary seat for Neno North made the promise on Wednesday during a meeting with business community in the district.
Katsonga threatens to drag Chilumpha to court over TPM
Vice president for Tikonze People’s Movement (TPM), Mark Katsonga Phiri, has said he will seek legal action after TPM leader Dr. Cassim Chilumpha chose another person as runningmate. Katsonga was speaking in an interview with Neno based MEC Stringer on Thursday afternoon after presenting his nomination papers to contest as Member of Parliament for Neno South on TPM ticket.
CSOs urged to donate radios to rural masses
Traditional Authority Mlauli of Neno has told Civil Society Organisations that are conducting voter civic education to make a donations of wind up radios to people in remote areas so that the voters can tune in to vital information about May 21 tripartite elections.
Record number of women win primary elections
The 50-50 campaign management agency says a record number of women have won primary elections in Mwanza and Neno. At a review meeting for Neno and Mwanza, it was revealed that the two districts have broken the record for the number of female candidates to win primary elections during the same election period.
DPP MP Lonzo loses primaries
Neno North constituency delivered peaceful primary elections at Neno stadium where Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator of the area Emmanuel Lonzo lost the elections to Thoko Tembo. Tembo, son to the former Director of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Dr. Benson Tembo, won the elections with a landslide to represent Neno North as DPP candidate in the May 21, 2019 tripartite elections.
WOLREC optimistic Political Parties Act will benefit women, youth
Women Legal Resource Centre (WOLREC) is optimistic that the commencement of the new Political Parties Act which among others prohibit distribution of handouts to sway voters will help level the playing field and benefit more women and youth aspirants who for long time have been victims of handouts.
Sindinamvetse bwino malamulo - watero ofuna uphungu
A Hebrews Misomali omwe amagwira ntchito ku ofesi ya mtsogoleri wa dziko lino asintha chiganizo chopikisana nawo pa zisankho za aphungu ku Neno boma litawauza kuti akuyenera kusiya ntchito m’boma. A Misomali amafuna apikisane nawo pa zisankho zofuna kupeza odzaimira chipani cha Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) pa zisankho za aphungu ku dera la kumpoto kwa boma la Neno.
Chilima angers Neno UTM supporters; chanted “Chilima watilephera”
By Enock Naphazi, MEC Stringer Thousands of People who gathered at Neno community stadium and Ligowe trading center waiting to hear from United Transformation Movement (UTM) President on Friday waited in vain after Chilima failed to show up at the sites. According to the party’s program on Friday, Chilima was supposed to conduct a whistle-stop at Kachere, Ligowe, Zalewa and and a slight rally at Neno boma before conducting main rally at Mwanza Community ground.
Chilima angers Neno: SKC forsakes supporters
…I don’t know Neno, says Chilima Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilimaa has been described as a negligent and immature politician selling an empty package by the people of Neno who waited in vain for the UTM leader. Thousands of people gathered at Neno community stadium and Ligowe trading center on Friday for the UTM President who is conducting a series of whistle-stop tours in Southern Malawi.
Woman accuse nurse of sexual abuse
A local organization that fight for women’s rights has asked Neno district hospital officials to investigate reports that a woman was sexually abused by a male nurse at the hospital when she went for cervical cancer screening.
Youth urged to shun selfish politicians
Chairperson for Neno district council, Councilor Amosi Chizenga, has urged the youth in the district to reject selfish politicians who use the youths to engineer hostilities in order to serve their selfish interests. Participants at the conference Chizenga who is councilor for Ligowe Ward said politics is not about insults or even focusing on the weaknesses of individual contestants but what one can do for their people and area.
Poor work on Neno road angers residents
People of Neno district have agreed to stop a contractor who is constructing a road from Neno turn-off to Neno boma from proceeding with the road construction citing shoddy work being done on the road.
LDF funded school block in Neno collapse before handover
What meant to be a modern school block that was allocated MK12 Million under Local Development Funds (LDF) has completely collapsed before they start using it at Mpimbi Junior Primary School in Neno. The school block was planned to be completed by December last year and was meant to upgrade the school from standard 5 to standard 8 but following the collapse of the structure the school remain standard 1 to 4.
LDF funded school block collapse before handover
A K12 million school block built under Local Development Fund (LDF) has collapsed at Mpimbi Junior Primary School in Neno before learners could start using it. The school block was planned to be completed by December last year and was meant to upgrade the school from a junior to a full primary school but following the collapse of the structure the school is still only offering Standards 1 to 4.
MEC preach voter registration messages through football
Being a popular and loved sport by most Malawians, Malawi Electoral Commission MEC is using football bonanza to mobilize the masses and civic educate them on the importance of taking part in voter registration exercise currently underway in Neno, Balaka, Mulanje, Phalombe, Thyolo and Luchenza municipal.
Blink of hope: Neno voter registration starts on a positive note
Almost all voter registration centers in Neno district were reported open and operation from 8 am Sunday morning as phase five of voter registration got underway in Neno, Balaka, Mulanje, Phalombe, Thyolo and Luchenza municipal. NICE District Civic and Education Officer for Neno Walasi Kudzala said he is optimistic that Neno will be the first district to reach 100% of the given target in this voter registration. MEC has projected to register 82, 418 in Neno.
Meet the man who will challenge JB at PP Convention
People’s Party Deputy Regional Secretary for the South Leonard Mphiza has become the first person to express interest to challenge Dr Joyce Banda for the presidency of the party at the PP convention slated to take place from 30 to 31st August. Mphiza who comes from Neno made the announcement on Monday after meeting Neno district’s party committee where he urged them to rally behind him at the convention.
Pay nomination fees for women aspirants, parties urged
Barely few days after MEC announced an upward revision of nomination fees for 2019 tripartite elections, Women Legal Resource Centre (WOLREC) has asked political parties in the country to mobilize resources that will help them pay nomination fees for their women candidates. WOLREC Project Officer, Evance Phiri made the request on Wednesday in Neno during an interface meeting between chiefs, religious leaders, media and political parties for increased support for female aspirants.
Community Radios engaged to amplify voices of female aspirants
UN Women Malawi has engaged community radios in the country in a campaign to promote female aspirants through radio messages and radio talk shows.
NICE trains civic educators in Neno
In an attempt to increase voter registration turn out, officials from National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) are in Neno training community civic educators to go and sensitize people on their right to participate in the exercise.
Youth participation in politics should not end at voting – CMD | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
With young women having limited participation in membership and leadership of political parties in Malawi, Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) is hoping to change this in the 2019 tripartite elections. While Malawi’s politics may have built-in obstacles that hinder the meaningful participation of young women as candidates, Centre for Multiparty Democracy wants to change this through a project called Young Women in Active Politics (YwAP).
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