The Cost of Politics Report in Malawi has finally been launched in the capital Lilongwe. The comprehensive survey has indicated that candidates vying for parliamentary positions in the 2025 general elections have expended nearly K89 million on their campaigns. The survey, outlines the financial requirements for contesting a parliamentary seat in Malawi during the upcoming […]
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The Blantyre Police Department has expressed satisfaction with the readiness of community security structures to ensure peace during the upcoming elections.
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Youths in Zomba City Centre have been urged to vote in the forthcoming general elections and desist from being used by politicians as tools of fueling political violence in their respective areas. Mwenegamba: Youths are a crucial stakeholder. Project Officer for The Institute for Policy Interaction(IPI), Praise Gospel Mwenegamba, made the remarks during a round
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Institute for Policy Interaction (IPI) took advantage of the Blantyre Summer Party to encourage people to participate in the September 16 elections. The Five79 organised gig in the commercial city which was headlined by South African DJ, singer and record producer, Master KG attracted a lot of young voters.I IPI executive director Professor Nandini Patel
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The Institute for Policy Interaction (IPI) has emphasized the need to extend civic education beyond the voting process, saying elections are an ongoing process. IPI Executive Director Nandini Patel highlighted that with a possibility of having a second round in the current elections, to maintain peace after first round and avoid voter apathy in second
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Today, the 28th August 2025, the Institute for Policy Interaction held a town hall meeting under the Go To Vote Campaign at the Malawi School of Government in Blantyre, bringing together governance experts, civic leaders, and the students to discuss citizen participation in the upcoming elections. The event, organized by the Institute for Policy Interaction
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Young people are being encouraged to get involved in the election process by learning about different candidates so they can make smart choices when voting in the September 16 general elections. The call was shared in Blantyre during a meeting organized by the Institute for Policy Interaction – IPI, at Samaritan Trust on where stakeholders
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On 17th July, 2025 the Institute for Policy Interaction (IPI) held a High Level Dialogue in Lilongwe where it challenged youths to prevent electoral violence and promote peaceful coexistence during the forthcoming general elections. The event had various stakeholders, including political parties and civil society organizations, aimed at creating an environment that encourages young people
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On 10th July 2025, the Institute for Policy Interaction held a Town Hall Meeting at the Blantyre Teachers College in Blantyre where an experienced panel focused on a number of electoral issues.
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The Institute for Policy Interaction continues reaching out to all Malawians through a number of activities on electoral matters.
Today, Institute for Policy Interaction Malawi held a football match between Chiradzulu Academy and Mapanga at Nguludi Ground.
Among other things, the people were sensitized on changes in electoral laws as well speaking against violence and the need to vote.
Comedians Chinganingani and Sasoka were nothing short of the engagement.
IPI Project Officer Praise Mwenegamba challenged people in the area to cast votes this September.
He stressed the need for youths to partake in national issues including voting.
The activity is part of the ongoing Malawi Electoral Support Project (MESP) with the funding from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
We share random pictures from the event.
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