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16/09/2025

Good morning team, tiyeni tidzuke tsiku lija ndilero tikaponye vote!

15/09/2025

186 polling centres fully staffed in Nkhata Bay ahead of elections

The District Elections Officer for Nkhata Bay, Peter Mukhula, has confirmed that all 186 polling centres for the September 16 tripartite elections are fully staffed, signaling that the district is well-prepared for the electoral exercise.

In an interview with the Malawi News Agency on Monday, Mukhula stated that both materials and personnel have been deployed, ensuring that by 6:00 AM tomorrow, all eligible voters will be able to exercise their right to vote.

‘We have just completed training polling clerks today for all 186 centers. During the training, party monitors were present, and all materials including ballot papers have been pre checked We are good to go,” he said.

Mukhula acknowledged minor staffing issues in a few centers which have been resolved.

“We received reports that in some centers, one or two clerks did not show up. However, we were able to quickly replace them, as most are civil servants who are readily available near the polling stations,” he added.

Meanwhile, Director of Human Resources and Administration and a member of the District Elections Supervisory Team (DEST) James Tembo, expressed satisfaction with the preparations.

“As DEST, we split into various teams today to continue monitoring the electoral processes. So far, so good. The few challenges we faced have been resolved, and we are optimistic about holding free and fair elections,” he said.

Nkhata Bay will operate one District Tally Centre, with District Commissioner David Gondwe serving as the District Returning Officer, six constituency tally centers, with a total of 107,573 registered voters.

By Chisomo Kambandanga-MANA

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

President Lazarus Chakwera wathetsa maunduna ake onse.

15/09/2025

Reports reaching this publication indicate that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved Cabinet with immediate effect.

15/09/2025

Road accident claims life in Ntchisi

A woman identified as Doroti Kachigayo has died after being hit by a car in Ntchisi District.

Spokesperson for Ntchisi Police, Sub inspector Salome Zgambo, said the incident occurred on September 13, 2025, at around 16:30 hours, at Kalumo Village along the Ntchisi-Mponela road.

Zgambo said Kachigayo, an 80-year-old woman from Mangulu Village under Traditional Authority Kalumo, lost her life after being hit by a Hino Ranger lorry, registration number CK 10901.

She said: "The lorry, driven by 25-year-old Frodrick Thom, from Chayamba Village, was heading towards Ntchisi from Mponela with two passengers on board. Upon reaching Kalumo Village, as Kachigayo was crossing the road from left to right, she was hit. The impact was severe, causing her to sustain multiple fractures and severe head injuries."

She added that Kachigayo was rushed to Ntchisi District Hospital where she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The driver and two passengers escaped unhurt, but the lorry's windscreen was badly damaged.

However, Police is reminding road users to be cautious when passing through trading centers as well as busy places and follow road signs to avoid accidents.

By Chisomo Masaiti Chiusiwa-MANA

15/09/2025

Tawadziwa mayiwa tilipo angati?

15/09/2025

Construction of New Lilongwe City Centre set to commence, access roads completed

Government through the Ministry of Lands has disclosed that it will soon issue offer-letters to developers who already applied, allocating them plots at the New City Centre in area 32, Lilongwe following completion of access roads in the area.

Minister of Lands Deus Gumba made the remarks in Lilongwe on Friday after touring the areas which he said will have modern buildings of eight storeys and above, in addition to parks and recreation facilities.

"We have also done access roads in Kanjedza township in Blantyre (16 Kilometers), in area 43 sector 4 in Lilongwe (9.4 kilometres), and in Katoto, Mzuzu (2.9 kilometres), all constructed using local revenue," Gumba said.

The minister commended the contractor for coming up with roads that will last for generations.

Gumba said his ministry is already intensifying monitoring and will apply the effort on the New City Centre to ensure elected buildings conform to the set standards.

Project Manager for area 32 access roads construction, Jephter Chagunda has assured Malawians of the durability of the class-two road which will be able to handle heavy traffic during constructions in the New City Centre.

Measurement Engineer for, L. Gravam Consulting Services Limited, the project's consultant for area 43 access roads construction the tour ended, Harvey Liwawa said all the works done by the contractor in the project are within the specifications.

He said the project started in November 2023 and currently is at 78 percent completion and expected to reach 100 percent on 30th November 2025.

"We are remaining with surfacing as we have already done 30 percent of it, and currently we are also doing the drains," he said, adding the road is of the desired quality.

Credit: Mphatso Nkuonera Ministry of Lands PRO

15/09/2025

Information minister calls for responsible journalism ahead of polls

Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has urged media practitioners to uphold professionalism, ethics, and integrity during the 2025 general elections slated for Tuesday.

In a press statement released Sunday, Kunkuyu said the media carries a national obligation to disseminate accurate, impartial, and credible information throughout the electoral period.

“The media holds public trust and, therefore, must ensure that all reports are verified, balanced, and devoid of sensationalism in order to safeguard peace, unity, and credibility of the electoral process,” said Kunkuyu.

Kunkuyu said responsible journalism is fundamental in strengthening democracy and in building confidence in the elections, adding that misinformation and inflammatory reporting could endanger national security and erode citizens’ trust in democratic process.

“Media practitioners must respect established codes of conduct, the Communications Act, and Electoral Commission guidelines, while ensuring equal coverage for all political parties and candidates without favour or discrimination,” Kunkuyu emphasised.

According to Kunkuyu, government remains committed to facilitating access to official information and supporting press freedom, while urging the media to be accountable and professional to maintain public trust and protect national stability.

Meanwhile, Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter Chairperson, Golden Matonga, welcomed the ministry’s call, stressing that credible, fair, and responsible reporting is essential to sustaining democracy and guaranteeing peaceful, transparent, and trustworthy elections in Malawi.

“The media has a sacred duty to inform citizens with accuracy, balance, and integrity, as its conduct directly influences public trust, unity, and the overall credibility of our democratic electoral process,” Matonga said.

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15/09/2025

MEC condemns spread of fake news, misinformation

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, has condemned the spread of fake news and misinformation, emphasizing its potential to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

Speaking Sunday during a press briefing at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Mtalimanja urged all stakeholders to exercise caution and verify information before sharing it.

"One of the greatest threats to the integrity of the electoral process is the spread of fake news and misinformation," she said.

Mtalimanja highlighted that in today's digital era information can be manufactured and shared instantly through social media platforms, online blogs and informal community networks.

She, therefore, pleaded with the mainstream media to take a role in clarifying the truth and ensure Malawians are not mislead.

"You must not remain silent in the face of fake news and misinformation, if you see misleading content circulating, counter it with facts and balanced reporting," she added.

She said the Commission will continue to share electoral information through radio and television programmes, which will also be live streamed on MEC’s digital platforms to allow people to engage directly with its officials.

According to Mtalimanja, the Commission will today (Monday) conduct a pre-check of polling materials in all polling stations.

Candidates, representatives and observers whose names were already submitted to the Commission and accredited are allowed to witness the process.

A total of 7,203,390 voters, with 3,088,670 males and 4,114,720 females registered to vote in Tuesday’s polls.

By Khumbo Kamaliza-MANA