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24/09/2025

Mutharika declared winner in Malawi elections

Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been declared winner of the September 16th elections defeating Lazarus Chakwera, leader for Malawi Congress Party (MCP)

Annouing the results on Wednesday evening, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, Justice Anabel Mtalimanja said Mutharika amassed 3,035, 249 representing 56.8 percent while President Lazarus Chakwera got 1,765,170 representating 33 percent.

Mutharika got his votes from almost across the country apart from 7 districts in the central region which is the stronghold of the Malawi Congress Party.

Chakwera took over Mutharika in 2020 after court nullified 2019 elections and called for rerun which was later forced the Malawi Congress Party to form an alliance with other parties to win the elections.

According to Justice Mtalimanja, the President is expected to be sworn in after seven days but not after 30 days.

Meanwhile, there are jubilations all over the country celebrating the winning of the President Mutharika.

By Campos Barichi, Malawi Correspondent

24/09/2025

Chakwera conceds defeat, congratulate Mutharika

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the September 16 elections after Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika amassed over 2 million votes against 1.7 million across the country.

Mutharika got votes from almost all the districts in the southern and northern region and came second in central region where Chakwera dominated especially in the rural areas.

Chakwera said he accept the results and therefore conceds defeat in the election and encouraged his supporters to maintain peace.

The Malawi Electoral Commission is expected to announce official results around 7pm in the evening.

Meanwhile, there are previctory celebrations across the major cities of Lilongwe Blantyre and Mzuzu as well as some parts of the districts in the country.

Malawi went to the polls on 16th September amid crumble of economy, loss of fuel, rising price commodities among others.

18/09/2025

Malawi electoral updates presidential results in Chitipa Central Constituency

Joyce Banda 469

Thokozani Manyika Banda 78

Akwame Bandawe 82

Lazarus McCathy Chakwera 2778

Kamuzu Walter Chibambo 74

Adil James Chilungo 31

Cosmas Felix Chipojola 38

Dalitso Singano Kabambe 2894

Atupele Austin Muluzi 122

Arthur Peter Mutharika 7685

Phunziro Mvula 28

Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo 16

Kondwani Nankhumwa 15

Jordan Sauti 8

Smart Mulumbe Swira 15

Tobias Milward 8

Michael Bizwick Usi 66

Total registered voters 18,158

Total valid Votes 14,407

Null and Void 151

By Michael Chiyoka Ng'ambi

17/09/2025

UnofficialResults

Mzimba Perekezi Constituency.

Presidential Election:

Joyce Banda (PP) - 1 027
Thokozani Banda (Independent) - 117
Akweme Bandawe (AAA) - 221
Lazarus Chakwera (MCP) - 5 099
Kamuzu Chibambo (Petra) - 81
James Chilungo (Independent) - 29
Felix Chipojola (Independent) - 44
Dalitso Kabambe (UTM) - 1 877
Atupele Muluzi (UDF) - 205
Peter Mutharika (DPP) - 9 253
Phunziro Mvula (Independent) - 237
Frank Mwenifumbo (NDP) - 11
Kondwani Nankhumwa (PDP) - 40
Jordan Sauti (CPC) - 13
Smart Swira (Independent) - 7
Tobias Milward (Independent) - 20
Michael Usi (Odya Zake) - 110

Valid votes: 18 391
Total registered votes: 26 140

Parliamentary Elections:

Fikani Nyirenda (Aford) - 4 722
Jacob Hara (MCP) - 4 211
Chimwemwe Magawa (UTM) - 968
Emmanuel Manda (Independent) - 1 134
Isaiah Nxumayo (PP) - 600
Humphreys Munthali (DPP) - 3 848
David Nyirenda (PDP) - 308
MacDonald Zimba (Independent) - 3 320

Total votes: 19 111
Total registered: 26 140

By Chisomo Grace Sezi

17/09/2025

Unofficial results for Chitipa Central Constituency.(15 polling centres out of 26)

Kawale TDC Constituency Tally Centre.

Presidential results:

Lazarus Chakwera (MCP 1426
Peter Mutharika (DPP) - 4322
Joyce Banda (PP) - 280
Dalitso Kabambe (UTM) - 1426
Atupele Muluzi ( UDF) - 81
Michael Usi (Odya Zake)- 47
Kondwani Nankhumwa (PDP)- 10
Smart Swira (Inde) - 6
Phuziro Mvula ( Inde) - 12
Adil James Chilungo (Inde)- 15
Felix Cosmas Chipojola (Inde)- 28
Sauti Jordan ( P*P) - 4
Tobias Milward (Inde)- 7
Akwame Bandawe (AAA) - 50
Thokozani Manyika Banda (Inde) - 47
Kamuzu Chiwambo ( Petra)- 51
Frank Tumpale Mwenefumbo (NDP) - 16

Parliamentary results

Timothy Mtambo (Aford) - 1236
Fiskani Nyondo (Inde) - 2677
Alinuwira Mwenemsongole (MCP) - 1526
Kumbuhaji Simwinga (PP) - 27
Clement Fukumele Mkumbwa (DPP) - 338
Peter Makelele Mbukwa (UTM) - 103

By Michael Ng'ambi

17/09/2025

Malawi Elections Update

Unofficial presidential results in Chitipa Chendo Constituency

Joyce Banda 747

Thokozani Manyika Banda 113

Akwame Bandawe 146

Lazarus McCathy Chakwera 1,864

Kamuzu Walter Chibambo 101

Adil James Chilungo 31

Cosmas Felix Chipojola 58

Dalitso Singano Kabambe 2,939

Atupele Austin Muluzi 127

Arthur Peter Mutharika 6,980

Phunziro Mvula 15

Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo 16

Kondwani Nankhumwa 8

Jordan Sauti 5

Smart Mulumbe Swira 8

Tobias Milward 5

Michael Bizwick Usi 38

Total registered voters 17,370
Total valid Votes 13,201
Null and Void 188

By Michael Chiyoka Ng'ambi

16/09/2025

electoral updates

Strong Voter Turnout at Kaphuta Polling Centre Despite Minor Challenges

Mzimba South— Nearly half of the 1,573 registered voters at Kaphuta Polling Centre turned out to cast their ballots on election day, marking a strong and peaceful showing in the Pelekezi Constituency.

Speaking to Good Morning Africa News, Presiding Officer Faith Chitsanthi reported that the voting process was progressing smoothly, with good organization and cooperation from voters.

“We’ve seen encouraging participation so far, with close to half of the registered voters having already cast their ballots,” Chitsanthi said.

She acknowledged a few minor challenges, including some voters presenting outdated national IDs not linked to the voter roll. “Unfortunately, we had to turn them away in accordance with electoral guidelines,” she explained.

Despite this, Chitsanthi expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the electoral exercise. “The process has been orderly, calm, and under control. We’re pleased with how things are going.”

Voting at the centre continued peacefully, contributing to what election officials hope will be a successful and credible democratic process in the constituency.

By Chisomo Sezi, Correspondent

16/09/2025

Elections update

Presidential candidate for UDF Atupere Muluzi has said Malawians should come forward in large numbers to vote and decide the future of the country.

He made the remarks at Nainunji Primary school after casting his vote. Atupere was accompanied by his wife Angela.

At around 13:30 hours, his father also former President Dr Bakili Muluzi took his turn to cast his vote at the same centre.

Muluzi said today is an important historical day just as when Malawians voted for Multiparty Democracy in 1993.

The centre has a total of over 2000 registered number of people who are expected to cast their vote today.

primary school # Machinga

16/09/2025

Elections update 2025

The Senior Chief Mwabulambya of Chitipa in the Northern region of Malawi has called on fellow Traditional Authorities to go in large numbers to cast their vote and choose leaders of their choices.

Mwabulambya made this remarks to Media after casting vote at

“During registration time, the turn up was not quite good but for today I am very happy to see that the turn up is quite huge hence giving confidence that many people are exercising their right to vote,”said Mwabulambya," said Mwabulambya.

By Michael Chiyoka Ng'ambi

16/09/2025

Today numerous Malawians are casting their vote to elect leaders of their choice.

A visit to some centres show that people have turned up in large numbers.

In an interview with sophie msukwa at Ishalikila in Chitipa district, she encouraged fellow youths to go and vote.

Malawians are expected to elect President, Members of Parliament and Ward councillors for a five year term period until 2030.

The country adopted 50+1 kind of electoral system of electing president in 2020 after the earlier results of 2019 were disputed and called for a rerun.

By Michael Chiyoka Ng'ambi, Correspondent

13/09/2025

Chitipa CYF appeals for calm on Tuesday's election

The Christian Youth Fellowship Committee (CYFC) Chairperson, in the CCAP congregation in Chitipa, Trywell Mwenichanya, has appealed to youths to refrain from political violence during the coming Tuesday’s General Elections.

Mwenichanya made the remarks during the CYF committee meeting held at Emmanuel prayer house in the district.

“Let me appeal to my fellow youth to avoid being used during elections. Avoid indulging yourselves in political violence. We are a democratic country and everyone has freedom of association. Let's pray for violence free general elections,” said Mwenechanya.

Mwenechanya also reminded the youths on the importance of voting during the coming general elections, saying it is everyone's rights.

Malawian citizens have remained with 2 days to cast their votes to elect President, Members of Parliament and Ward Councillors.

By Michael Chiyoka Ng'ambi, Correspondent

10/08/2025

Chiefs caution parents against sending children to work in Tanzania

By Michael Ng'ambi

Traditional Authority Lwangwa of misuku has cautioned parents against the tendency of sending their children to work as Labourers in Tanzania saying such practices are against the laws of Malawi.

By Michael Ng'ambi Traditional authority Lwangwa of misuku has cautioned parents against the tendency of sending their children to work as Labourers in Tanzania saying such practices are against the laws of Malawi.The caution came during the Day of Child African Child conducted on Friday at Misuku i...