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Malawi: MEC Caution On Unofficial Results of Malawi Polls - Some 'Fake' Circulating On Social Media
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale has warned media houses in the country to tread carefully when publishing unofficial results, saying the move has the potential of misleading the nation. Kachale and MEC commissioners at the media briefing: With social media it is possible for anyone to come up with their own results and distribute them.
Malawi: Chakwera This, Chakwera That - Do We Really Know Malawi's in-Coming President?
Lazarus Chakwera is, definitely, at his political best; in fact, stakes are high he would be Malawi's next Head of State. Chawkera: Flashes red card to DPP Chakwera flashes red card Chakwera: Red card Pack up and go: Chakwera symbolically flashes a red card to DPP For a political figure with a history of being a religious leader, Chakwera exudes a figure of moral uprightness and integrity in the dirty game of politics.
Malawi: Shocker! Mbakuwaku Wants MEC to Disqualify Chakwera, Mutharika
Mbakuwaku Movement for Development (MMD) president Peter Kuwani has written Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) asking the body to disqualify Tonse Alliance candidate Lazarus Chakwera and DPP-UDF Alliance candidate Peter Mutharika on the grounds that they violated electoral laws. Kuwani alleges that the two broke the law when they changed their running mates for the fresh election.
Malawi: DPP SG Attacked, Robbed of K11 Million Hard Cash Meant for Monitors - Dausi
The outspoken secretary-general of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Grezeldar Jeffrey has been attacked enroute from Ntchiri to Nkhotakota, the party's spokesperson has said. Briefing journalists in Blantyre, party spokesperson Nicholas Dausi didn't divulge more details regarding the incident but complained of escalating violence on the part allegedly perpetrated by by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party supporters.
Malawi: Joyce Banda Congratulates Chakwera On 'Successful' Vote in Historic Election Rerun
Former president Joyce Banda on Thursday morning travelled from Zomba to Blantyre to congratulate Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera on what appears to be his election as Malawi's 6th president in a "successful" vote.
Malawi: MCP Ask Mutharika to Concede Defeat in Malawi Fresh Presidential Elections
Malawi Congress Party (MCP)whose president Lazarus Chakwera is set to win the fresh presidential elections has urged the incumbent President Peter Mutharika to concede defeat and allow smooth transition of power even though the final tally had not yet been released. MCP secretary general Elsenhower Mkaka contend that Chakwera certain victory is a true reflection of the voting pattern of Malawians seeking change in what he called credible, free and fair elections.
Malawi: Parliament Budget Meeting Postponed to Monday Next Week
Malawi Parliament has postponed its 2020/21 Budget Meeting, which was initially scheduled for tomorrow, to next Monday. Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara said in a press statement Parliament decided to postpone the meeting after considering the challenges lawmakers would face if they reconvened Thursday .
Malawi: Chakwera Leading in Malawi Presidential Polls - Heading for 61 Percent
Unconfirmed results emanating from Tonse Alliance Tally Centre confirms a considerable win for their leader, Lazarus Chakwera. Using data from their monitors in all district tally centres across the country, Tonse Tally Centre has put Chakwera with a considerable 901 201 marginal lead over President Peter Mutharika. Their national figures show Chakwera soaring with 2 373 317 votes, representing 61.3 percent, over Mutharika with 1 472 108, representing 38.01 percent.
Malawi: MEC Throws Out Mbakuwaku's Complaint - Says Doesn't Have a Valid Claim
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says Mbakuwaku Movement for Development (MMD) leader Peter Kuwani doesn't have a valid claim in demand the body to disqualify the candidature President Peter Mutharika and Lazarus Chakwera. Kachale; Mbakuwaku complaint dismissed Kuwani wanted MEC to disqualify Mutharika and Chakwera for changing their new running mates, arguing that the move to have new running mates contravenes the February 2 Constitutional Court ruling.
Malawi: MCP Withdraws Appointment Case of Mathanga, Kunje and Two Others - Free At Last!
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson has announced that Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has withdrawn a court case commenced against the appointment of commissioners Jean Mathanga, Linda Kunje, Steve Duwa and Arthur Nathuru. MEC Chairperson For Electoral Services Committe Jean Mathanga can stay The High Court in Lilongwe weeks ago granted the opposition Tonse Alliance an order to start a judicial review into the recent appointment of some Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners.
Malawi: DPP Accuses MCP/Utm of Unleasing Violence - Says Gule Wa Mkulu Abducting Monitors in Ll
Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says their monitors have suffered a series of intimidation, violence and assault and claims they have "undisputed" evidence that perpetrators are from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP)and UTM Party.
Malawi: Mhrc Condemn Malawi Electoral Violence, Hail MEC for Management of Rerun
The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned acts of violence reported in parts of the country, urging the Malawi Police Service to swiftly investigate cases of electoral violence regardless of the political affiliation of suspected perpetrators. MHRC urges MEC to address all complaints brought before them expeditiously with transparency MHRC told journalists at a media briefing in Blantyre on Wednesday to comment on the status of the conduct of the fresh presidential elections.
Malawi: Game On! Malawi Elections Official Results Trickling - Mutharika, Chakwera in Tight Race
Results of the June 23 fresh presidential polls have started trickling in at the Main Tally Centre at College of Medicine Sports Complex in Blantyre, showing the two leading candidates in Malawi's court-sanctioned fresh presidential election are in a tight race. Mutharika (L) and Chakwera: Two horse race Reports indicate that, so far, batch of results from Chiradzulu, Likoma Island and Mwanza have arrived.
Zimbabwe: Harava Solar Project Shines Light On Zim
Moves to finalise the construction of the 20MW Harava Solar Project (HSP), a few kilometres south-east of the capital, have shown a good example of how it is possible for Zimbabwe to tap into green energy. Despite the difficult operating environment, Zimbabwe is pushing by all means necessary to complete solar energy power plants, as it seeks to boost its use of renewable energy over the coming years.
Malawi: Elections Observation Consortium 'Impressed' With Malawi Voting Process
The Elections Observation Consortium - comprising National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE), Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), and Public Affairs Committee (PAC) -says they have been impressed with how the voting process is started and is proceeding in Tuesday court-sanctioned fresh presidential elections .
Malawi: Chakwera Casts His Vote - I Want to Serve Malawi With Integrity
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Dr Lazarus Chakwera the torchbearer for the grand opposition Tonse alliance woke up early to join thousands that got the Malawi fresh presidential election going at his home village Malembo in Lilongwe rural on Tuesday morning.
Malawi: DPP Monitor Arrested Over Voter Certificates
Malawi Police at Mbalachanda Poling Centre have arrested an alleged Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) elections monitor for allegedly being found in possession of six national identity cards and six voter certificates. Arrested: DPP monitor Mzimba District Returning Officer, who is also District Commissioner, Emmanuel Bambe has confirmed the development. Bambe said police are currently investigating the matter.
Malawi: Mbakuwaku Presidential Candidate Hails MEC for Fair Process - Malawi Fresh Polls
Mbakuwaku Movement for Development (MMD) Peter Kuwani, one of the contestants in fresh presidential election, has hailed Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for ably organizing the fresh presidential polls. Kuwani voting on Tuesday's fresh presidential polls in which he is the candidate Addressing the media after casting his vote at Matimba Centre in Mchinji Central Constituency, the MMD leader said he was confident that the elections will be free and fair only if it ends as it has started.
Malawi: National Bank of Malawi CEO Hails Mulanje Centre for Excellent Audit
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc Chief Executive Officer Macfussy Kawawa paid a surprise visit to Mulanje Service Centre where he awarded all staff members with various gifts for an excellent internal audit score. Kawawa presents a gift to Kamwinda (centre) as Jere looks on Kawawa presents a gift to Kamwinda Kawawa poses with Mulanje Service Centre staff members with their gifts Kawawa said he was impressed with the audit score of 82% in 2019 from 59% the previous year.
Malawi: Atupele Votes, Says Will of 'Silent Majority' Through Ballot - Malawi Fresh Polls
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance running mate Atupele Muluzi went to cast his vote in Machinga North East home in the fresh presidential elections, saying the "silent majority" are deciding through the ballot.
Malawi Votes in Historic Election Rerun
It's a significant day for sub-Saharan Africa: Malawi is repeating its presidential elections after months of protests. Could this be a milestone for democracy in a country plagued by corruption and poverty? Polls opened in Malawi on Tuesday morning and voters have been casting their ballots following the annulment of last year's presidential poll results.
Malawi: Presidential Election Re-Run Today
About 6.5 million voters are expected to choose one of the three candidates vying for the country's most prestigious job. Malawi goes to the polls today June 23, 2020 in a historic presidential re-run election after a court overturned last year's elections and ordered a fresh vote. Citing "grave" and "widespread" rigging, the country's Constitutional Court ruled in February that President, Peter Mutharika had not been duly elected, and mandated a new poll within 150 days.
Malawi: Kell Kay Goes 'M'botolo' With a New-Hot Hit-Single
He has the good looks and the best singing voice; sexy, silky and soft. Malawi's multi-award winning Afro-pop and RnB crooner, Kell Kay Kell Kay in M'botolo touches the raw nerves of the new phenomenon on love portioning But that's not all he's got, he, also, has the insane ability and a great knack to create ear-pleasing and heart-warming romantic chart-bursting dance-floor-filling bangers that conquers many a heart in the country.
Malawi: Wanderers, Bullets Get Buses From Mutharika
Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers have received the buses pledged by President Peter Mutharika. The two buses Bullets players and officials stand in front of their new bus Wanderers new bus The President made the pledge during a rally he addressed at Nyambadwe Primary School ground in Blantyre last week after a groundbreaking ceremony for the two teams' stadia projects.
Malawi: Fdh Bank PLC Announces Plans to List On Malawi Stock Exchange in August
FDH Bank plc has announced its intention to list on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) in August this year making it the 16th company to be listed on the bourse.
Malawi: Women Demand Equal Gender Inclusion in Next Malawi Cabinet
Women Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) is demanding that the next Head of State that would be voted in after Tuesday's fresh presidential election should implement to the book that there is equal representation of women in the cabinet as well as other national positions of influence.
Malawi: Airtel Malawi Donates K104m for Purchase of Ventilators in Hospitals
Airtel Malawi Plc has joined the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic by donating K104 millon to go towards the purchase of ventilators for hospitals. Kamoto presents the cheque to Dr. Phuka In atatement on Monday, Airtel Malawi says it is working with the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 and the Ministry of Health to make sure that frontline health care workers in the battle against virus panemic continue their fight against the pandemic using the right equipment.
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.
Malawi: Mutharika Fights to Retain Power in Malawi
Malawi's President Peter Mutharika, who is seeking re-election, will cast his vote at Goliati Primary School at his home village, T/A Chimaliro in Thyolo district during the Tuesday's court-ordered election rerun in what is shaping to be one of the most competitive polls in the country's history. Mutharika's pray for re-election The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal last month upheld the constitutional court's annulment of a shambolic May 2019 vote that handed Mutharika a second five-year term.
Malawi: Nankhumwa Votes, 'Extremely Confident' Mutharika Will Win - Alarmed By Opposition Violence, Urges DPP-UDF Restraint
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice-president (South) Kondwani Nankhumwa has cast his vote at Khaya Primary School in his Mulanje Central constituency, expressing satisfaction with the level of turnout in the Tuesday's fresh presidential election.
Malawi: Super League of Malawi AGM Set for August
Super League of Malawi (SULOM) executive committee has resoved to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the end of August 2020. Sulom general secretary Williams Banda confirmed the development and said the congress will take place end of the month of August in Lilongwe at a venue to be announced later.
Malawi: IT Gurus Sabotage MCP Parallel Tally System, Suspect 'Rigging Technology'
As the court-ordered fresh presidential election is underway, IT experts have exposed and compromised a smart monitor Android application which has been re-programmed to deliver elections results in six hours from the close of voting at parallel vote tallying (PVT) centre for the opposition coalition Tonse. The IT gurus have revealed passwords for the android application system along with the registered phone numbers whose owners were to do the reporting.
Malawi: Voting Underway in Malawi Presidential Do-Over Vote - Chilima Casts Ballot Early, No Hurdles
Malawians on Tuesday morning started casting their votes in the country's historic court-sanctioned fresh presidential election with Vice President who is running mate for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential hopeful Lazarus Chakwera casting his vote at St. Augustine Parish on Area 18 Lilongwe early where he expressed satisfaction with the voting setup and process. Polling stations opened at 6 am local time (0500GMT) and will close at 6 pm local time (1700GMT).
Kenya: Safe Hands Kenya Scales Up Mass Sanitation Drive Against COVID-19 to Reach 2 Million Kenyans
Safe Hands Kenya, a mission-driven alliance of Kenyan companies and community organisations is scaling up its mass sanitation drive to combat COVID-19. 1.25 million people have been reached over the past two months in Nairobi and the alliance is on track to reach 2 million people by the end of June. 87 tonnes of locally produced soap and 1500 locally manufactured handwashing stations have already been distributed, while 500,000 locally manufactured masks are being distributed.
Botswana: Media Responsible for Shaping Our Future
Gaborone — Click to see more pictures Local media has been urged to be thorough in carrying out its mandate as well as engage more in traditional principles guiding the profession to guide the public accordingly.
South Africa: Police Seeks Assistance in Locating Missing Person
The detectives from the South African Police Service in Humansdorp are appealing to members of the community to assist in locating a 62-year-old man who was reported missing. On Friday, 05 June 2020, Jack Oliphant (62) was admitted at the Humansdorp Provincial Hospital, and five days later he disappeared without being formally discharged. On Friday, 05 June 2020, Jack Oliphant (62) was admitted at Humansdorp Provincial Hospital.
South Africa: Cheetahs Confirm the Return of Rosko Specman
The Cheetahs have confirmed that Rosko Specman will return to the franchise after leaving the Bulls. Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021 He has signed a two-year contract. Specman made his name for the Cheetahs in 2017 and represented the team in seven Currie Cup and four Guinness PRO14 games, before heading to the Bulls for a chance to play Super Rugby.
Liberia: MFDP Commences June Salary Payment Civil Servants
By David A. Yates The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has begun disbursing salary checks to civil servants for the Month of June. The development is especially welcoming as salaries are delayed most of the time amid health crisis that people would need money to feed their families. Of the 103 spending entities, Seventy-Two received disbursements and twenty-four are currently in the process while seven are awaiting signatures.
Somalia: 2 Killed As Security Personnel Gun Down Suicide Bomber Near Turkey's Military Base in Mogadishu
At least two people are confirmed dead following an attack by a suicide bomber in Mogadishu. The incident took place near Turkey military base in Mogadishu on Tuesday. The bomb went off after security personnel shot the man who had strapped the explosives went off after he tried to join up the queue of new military trainees entering the facility. Eyewitnesses told Radio Dalsan the man who was shot was wearing a bomb vest and the explosive went off after he was shot.
East Africa: Where Is Conservation in the East Africa Budget Narrative?
Governments are battling with the ongoing outbreak of Covid-19 and near economic collapse especially in developing countries. The pandemic has set off the first recession in sub-Saharan Africa in 25 years with the region's economy expected to contract by 1.6 per cent in 2020. Despite this 'pause button' from normalcy, national governments cannot afford to distance themselves from planning for the future of their citizens.
Rwanda: COVID-19 - Active Cases Pass 400 Mark in Rwanda
Rwanda on Monday, June 22 reported 59 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the tally of active cases to 415. The same day also saw eleven people discharged from Covid-19 treatment centre, taking the overall recovery count to 370. In a daily update on the pandemic by the Ministry of Health, it was noted that of the new cases; 33 were detected in Kirehe, 12 in Rusizi, 7 in Kigali, 4 in Nyamasheke and 3 were found in Rubavu. The latest update was obtained from 2,287 sample tests.
Kenya: Sh198 Million Mega Scandal Sinks Top Kenya School of Law Officials
Nairobi — Six top officials of the Kenya School of Law are in trouble after evidence showed that they engaged in a Sh198 million fraud at the institution. The six, led by Chief Executive Officer Professor Morris Kiwinda Mbondenyi, colluded to have the money paid out to companies owned by some of the employees, in an elaborate scheme that would show on record that they delivered goods.
Sudanese Embassy in London Resumes Work
Khartoum — The Sudanese embassy in London has resumed work as of today, Monday, and will receive the public during the days of the week from 11:00 a.m. in the morning until 3:00 p.m. except for Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The embassy has set requirements to be adhered inside the embassy building, which is to wear masks and gloves throughout the period of presence at the embassy, bearing in mind not to accompany children and companions, and to adhere to social distancing.
Uganda: Owiny-Dollo Takes Over As Acting Chief Justice
Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo is now the acting Chief Justice, the Judiciary has announced. Justice Dollo will now hold two portfolios of Deputy Chief Justice and acting Chief Justice, following the retirement and departure of Chief Justice Bart Katureebe at the weekend. Justice Dollo will hold this portfolio until such a time, when President Museveni appoints a substantive Chief Justice.
Congo-Kinshasa: The Coping Mechanisms the DRC Is Putting in Place As It Faces Ebola, Measles and COVID-19
Ebola, a viral haemorrhagic fever of humans and other primates, has become endemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country has had 10 outbreaks in 40 years and has recently declared the 11th. This is almost certainly due to the co-existence of humans and animals (primates and bats) carrying the Ebola virus. When humans come in contact with these animals - or fruit that's been partially eaten by them - they face an increased chance of contracting the virus.
Tanzania: Simba Squad Laud Squad for Stellar Performance
SIMBA SC Head Coach, Sven Vandenbroeck lauded 100 percent commitment from his squad after crushing out Mwadui FC 3-0 at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. It was a sweet revenge for Simba against a side which wounded them first this season at CCM Kambarage Stadium in Shinyanga courtesy of 1-0 defeat.
Malawi: Life After Campaign for Malawi Do-Over Presidential Election
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera who leads the nine-party Tonse Alliance attended church service on Sunday after the end of official campaigning and spending more time with family.
Kenya: Nuclear Agency Donates Rapid Results COVID-19 Test Kit to KNH
Nairobi — The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency on Monday donated a testing kit with the capability of analyzing samples submitted for coronavirus screening within an hour and a half. The Product Quantity and Routing (PQR) analyzer to be stationed at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) will support ongoing efforts to upscale COVID-19 screening.
Kenya: We'll Have New House Leadership Team By Thursday - Kimunya
Nairobi — The new Majority Leader Amos Kimunya has hit the ground running, declaring House leadership committees will be re-constituted by Thursday. Kimunya made the announcement Monday, when he was named the new Majority Leader. He takes over from Garissa Town MP Aden Duale who was kicked out for being disloyal to the party, largely because he is seen to align himself more to Deputy President William Ruto whose relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta is on the rocks.
Kenya: I'd Love to Coach Harambee Stars - Polack
Gor Mahia coach Steven Polack has made it clear that he aspires to coach a national team in the near future and would grab the job without hesitation were it the Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars. The Briton says his qualification and experience can see a turn around in the performance of Harambee Stars, currently coached by Francis Kimanzi. ACHIEVEMENTS "I would love to coach a national team and maybe even Harambee Stars or in any other country in future.
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