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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka LILONGWE – While applauding the transparency and inclusivity of Malawi’s 2025 elections, regional observers have raised concerns about the lack of effective oversight on political party and…

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Peace & Political Tolerance Define Malawi’s 2025 General Elections

11 months ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka LILONGWE – Amid long queues, biometric hiccups, and enthusiastic voter turnout, one defining feature of Malawi’s 2025 General Elections stood out: peace. The elections, held on September…

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Malawi’s 2025 Elections Show Progress in Inclusivity and Access

11 months ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka LILONGWE – Malawi’s 2025 General Elections have been praised for notable steps toward inclusive and accessible electoral participation, according to a joint preliminary statement by the Electoral…

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Regional Observers Arrive in Malawi Ahead of General Elections

11 months ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Lilongwe — A 13-member delegation from the Electoral Support Network for Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has arrived in Malawi to participate…

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SADC Gender Representation in Politics Still Below Global Averages

1 year ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka How does Southern Africa compare to the rest of the world in terms of gender representation in politics? According to the latest ESN-SA report, the region is…

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Female Speakers in SADC Parliaments: Progress or Political Tokenism?

1 year ago

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The Power and Limitations of Women in Political Leadership By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Southern Africa has seen an increase in the appointment of women to key parliamentary leadership roles. A recent…

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The Slow March Toward Gender Parity in Politics

1 year ago

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SADC Parliaments Still Male-Dominated Despite Decades of Advocacy By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Despite years of advocacy and policy commitments, gender parity in Southern African politics remains a distant goal. A recent…

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Polling Station-Based Voting Systems: A Solution for Namibia’s Electoral Challenges?

2 years ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Namibia’s 2024 elections in November highlighted logistical inefficiencies, with shortages of voting materials in some areas due to unpredictable voter turnout. The Electoral Support Network of Southern…

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Technological Challenges in Namibia’s 2024 Elections Highlight Need for Robust Backup Systems

2 years ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Namibia’s 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections showcased the nation’s democratic commitment but also exposed significant technological shortcomings. Malfunctioning voter verification devices and ultraviolet light detection machines…

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Namibia’s Youth Drive Democratic Process in 2024 Elections

2 years ago

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By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Windhoek, Namibia— Namibia’s youth have emerged as key players in the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, showcasing their growing influence and commitment to democracy. According to…