Mixed reactions over use of Smartmatics' EMS, EMDs

Court Throws Out Mumba Order — MCP Candidate Stands

The High Court in Mzuzu has thrown out an order obtained by Trade Minister and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary aspirant for Mzimba Central, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba — clearing the way for Adamson Kuseri Mkandawire to stand in the September 16 elections. The now-discharged order, granted on May 16, 2025, had directed MCP to reconduct […] The post Court Throws Out Mumba Order — MCP Candidate Stands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - …

Mixed reactions over use of Smartmatics' EMS, EMDs

To abandon or not to abandon the system? That is the question bothering some people as the country gears up for the September 16 2025 General Election. With barely four months to polling day, opposition parties and some civil society organisations are relentlessly calling for the repudiation of the Smartmatic Election Management System (EMS), building up pressure on the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as time ticks. On the receiving end: MEC c…