New Date for Second Presidential Debate

The Presidential Debates Taskforce wishes to inform all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debate will be held on September 9, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) from 6pm.

The Taskforce rescheduled the debate to allow for further engagement with political parties.

The Taskforce reminds the general public that only invited guests will be admitted into the venue of the debates.

Presidential debates are a vital part of a healthy democracy, helping voters make informed decisions. They provide a platform to help hold leaders accountable for their promises and an opportunity to clarify their manifesto pledges and show how their plans connect with national development goals.

Participating in the debates is a key part of the social contract between leaders and citizens, demonstrating a commitment to accountability, responsiveness, and transparency.

Signed 

Golden Matonga

Chairperson, Presidential Debates Task Force

About the Presidential Debates Task Force

The Presidential Debates Task Force is a non-partisan, multi-stakeholder committee comprising representatives of the media, government, civil society, and other actors. MISA Malawi is chairing the Task Force with technical support from the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

The Task Force organised similar debates during the 2014 and 2019 Tripartite Elections.

The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) – Vice Chairperson

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) – Member

Malawi Law Society (MLS) – Member

Public Affairs Committee (PAC) – Member

Media Council of Malawi (MCM) – Member

NGO Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) – Member

National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) – Member

Political Science Association (PSA) – Member

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust – Member

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) – Member

Nation Publications Limited – Member

Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) – Member

Times Group – Member

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) – Member

Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET) – Member

NextGen Leaders Association (NEGLA) -Member

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) – Member

National Democratic Institute (NDI)