Malawi: Smartmatic Misconceptions - a Wake-Up Call to Malawi

Malawi: Smartmatic Misconceptions - a Wake-Up Call to Malawi

Recently, there has been growing criticism directed at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) over the procurement of the Smartmatic Election Management System. As a former MEC Commissioner, I feel compelled to address the misinformation and misplaced attacks being levelled -- both at the Commission and its current Chairperson.

Tension over election tech

By Isaac Salima: Some political parties and civil society organisations (CSOs) Tuesday once again expressed unease over the use of the Elections Management Device (EMD) for transmitting results in this year’s general elections. This issue has been the subject of considerable controversy in previous election-related discussions and was once again the main point of contention at the All-Inclusive Stakeholders Conference, convened by the Public Aff…

Smartmatic Misconceptions: A Wake-Up Call to Malawi

Recently, there has been growing criticism directed at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) over the procurement of the Smartmatic Election Management System. As a former MEC Commissioner, I feel compelled to address the misinformation and misplaced attacks being levelled — both at the Commission and its current Chairperson. Let me be clear: I was part […] The post Smartmatic Misconceptions: A Wake-Up Call to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nya…

HRDC worry of violence, Smartmatic misinformation – Malawi Freedom Network

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and CCAP Synod of Livingstonia has joined choruses condemning political violence, but also decry misinformation regarding the use of Smartmatic machine ahead of the September 16 polls. In a strongly worded statement, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence says Malawians deserve elections focusedon real issues—not a circus of chaos, insults, and intimidation. He urges political leaders to stand up and adhere to…