Opposition fears partisan IEC leaders

Opposition parties fear that the IEC's new leadership will be dominated by the ANC's preferred candidates.

Malawi's arch-rivals form pact ahead of elections

Malawi's ex-president Bakili Muluzi has formed an alliance with the party that he toppled 15 years ago, officials said on Thursday.

Analysts: Manifestos don't matter

Election manifestos have very little impact on voters, political analysts said on Monday, after a flurry of manifesto launches over the weekend.

Boesak on the comeback trail

Boesak's announcement coincides with the launch of the Social Justice Coalition by another UDF talwart, Aids activist Zackie Achmat.

Civil society sprouts another champion

With celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the UDF barely over, another broad-based, left-leaning civil society grouping having been launched.

Malawians may pay for politics

National budget becomes a political football in party squabble, putting vital foreign aid payments at risk.

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