An Independent Check of Smartmatic Voting Machines Is Important for Trust in Elections Malawi 24 | Latest News From Malawi

HRDC, Livingstonia Synod lament violence, ‘Smartmatic’ misinformation

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and CCAP Synod of Livingstonia have condemned political violence and decried misinformation regarding the use of election management devices in the September 16 General Election. In a statement yesterday, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence said Malawians deserve elections focused on real issues, not a circus of chaos, insults and intimidation. Trapence: Problem isn’t the technology. | Nation He urged political…

An independent check of Smartmatic voting machines is important for trust in elections Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

It is both fair and essential for all political parties and voters to have confidence in the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). One of the most effective ways to build this trust is by allowing independent experts to inspect and audit the Smartmatic voting machines used during national elections. MEC Chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja has stated that […] The post An independent check of Smartmatic voting machines is important for trust in elections a…

HRDC Drops Bombshell on Smartmatic: ‘It’s Not Machine that Rigs, Its the People Managing Machines

As Malawi inches closer to the September 16 general elections, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a searing condemnation of the political rot undermining the country’s electoral integrity, blasting those who stir panic over election technology while conveniently ignoring the real problem—the people who corrupt the process from within. In a sharply worded […] The post HRDC Drops Bombshell on Smartmatic: ‘It’s Not Machine that …

Beyond Smartmatic: Rethinking Malawi’s digital voting path amid global concerns – Malawi Freedom Network

By Burnett Munthali As Malawi embraces digital transformation in its electoral system, the decision by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to engage Smartmatic as its sole bidder for election technology raises important questions about alternatives and global best practices. While Smartmatic emerged as the only firm to submit a proposal before the November 7, 2023 deadline, it is far from being the only company in the world that provides digit…