This change is a result of overwhelming feedback from electoral stakeholders.
Media, elections & good governance
‘Not all candidates will participate in the 2019 Malawi Presidential Debates’
The debates are scheduled for Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on March 29 and April 5, 2019.
Malawi to hold Presidential Debates as part of the 2019 Tripartite Elections
Not every presidential candidate will participate in the Debates as the taskforce has developed criteria to guide the selection process and only candidates who meet the conditions will participate.
Press briefings should not be turned into political rallies
Press conferences should be limited to relevant technocrats or officials and people directly responsible for the presser.
MISA Malawi monitors MBC for signs of presidential interference
MISA Malawi is monitoring implementation of the amended Communications Act to ensure that the publicly-funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation is free from political interference.
Research finds media bias in election coverage
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting monitored the media in the run up to the 10^4 elections. Their research exposes media bias.
Malawi to hold first ever presidential debates
Malawi is to hold presidential candidate debates during the run up to the 2014 Tripartite Elections. The debate is being organised by MISA Malawi.