The Malawi Electoral Commission completed the nomination process for the 2025 elections after receiving submissions from presidential candidates. Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja thanked political parties, independent candidates, media organizations, civil society groups, security forces, and citizens for maintaining order during the period. Twenty candidates successfully filed valid nominations from the 22 who collected forms by the July 30 deadline. Seven candidates will run as independents while only one woman seeks the presidency.
Three aspirants faced initial rejection due to procedural errors but submitted corrected documents for review. Daniel Dube, Rev. Hardwick Kaliya, and Kamuzu Chibambo must await approval of their revised paperwork. Some candidates withdrew from the race while Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo reversed his earlier decision and rejoined the contest. The commission will announce the final candidate list by August 8 after completing verification procedures. Candidates may still form partnerships or withdraw until ballot printing begins.
Three aspirants faced initial rejection due to procedural errors but submitted corrected documents for review. Daniel Dube, Rev. Hardwick Kaliya, and Kamuzu Chibambo must await approval of their revised paperwork. Some candidates withdrew from the race while Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo reversed his earlier decision and rejoined the contest. The commission will announce the final candidate list by August 8 after completing verification procedures. Candidates may still form partnerships or withdraw until ballot printing begins.
