The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed shock the demise of its senior member, Chizalo Peter Mangulenje who until his death he was a Member of Parliament for Zomba Chisi Constituency and its deputy regional governor for south Ben Bonongwe.

The recent revelations that some of the cashgate loot was used to finance political parties in the 2014 general elections has sparked the calls for political parties to reveal sources of their funding.

African Union Commision says Malawi is a good example in solving electoral conflicts as compared to other African Countries.

The recent lukewarm participation of Malawians in the voting process has sparked comments from the general public with others blaming the Malawi Electoral Commission and politicians as contributing to voter apathy.