Media, elections and good governance

The media play a vital role in the holding democratic elections. It keeps voters informed about the policies and profiles of the various political parties; provides analysis of how candidates and parties have performed on specific issues; serves as a source of information about the election process; and provides a platform for public debate.

MISA Malawi supports public discussion by hosting presidential debates, an activity we initiated in 2014 and continued in 2019. You can see our activities during the 2019 Malawi elections and during the 2014 Malawi elections here.

We also conduct research on media coverage in the lead up, during and after elections.

In addition, MISA Malawi works to protect the rights of media professionals during the election period.

Election and governance news

The Freedom of Expression  Climate survey 2025- Now Available!

The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!

Southern Africa has in its history never faced such crossroads in the wake of the USA’s global funding cuts and dealing with high stakes that are borne of elections and rapid technological changes. The headwinds are further compounded by the debilitating effects of...

New Date for Second Presidential Debate

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...

Second Malawi Presidential Debate shifted

Second Malawi Presidential Debate shifted

The Presidential Debates Task Force would like to inform the general public, development partners and all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debate has been shifted to a later date to be announced over the weekend to create space for further engagement with...