Annabel Mtalimanja

Annabel Mtalimanja

politician Malawi

Annabel Mtalimanja is the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), where she plays a crucial role in overseeing the electoral process in Malawi. Recently, she was in the news for launching a nationwide voter verification exercise aimed at ensuring the accuracy of the preliminary voters' register ahead of the 2025 general elections. Mtalimanja emphasizes the importance of this register as a legal tool for democratic accountability and is actively advocating for responsible political practices and the protection of electoral integrity against disinformation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
690,254
Power
4,041$
Sentiment
5.59
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Malawi 2 8.00 0.97% +0% 19,129,952 184,830 $7,700 74$
South Africa 2 5.50 0.80% +0% 59,308,690 476,375 $350,000 2,811$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,048 $2,700,000 1,155$
Totals 5 146,324,653 690,253 $3,057,700 4,040$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Malawi Malawi: Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, announced the process for declaring official election results. 8

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: MEC to Declare Official Results Only After Full Electronic and Manual Tally - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: The MCP spokesperson challenged opposition parties to engage Malawians rather than allegedly sponsoring demonstrations aimed at discrediting the Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja. 5

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: MCP Says Independence Celebrations Reflect Positive Strides Under Chakwera - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Justice Annabel Mtalimanja is the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, accused of being unfit to manage a credible election. 2

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: We Won’t Beg for Fair Elections – CFCE Roars - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, signed the letter rejecting the opposition's audit request. 6

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: MEC Rejects Opposition’s Request to Audit Smartmatic Machine, Cites Security Risks and Misinformation - Malawi Nyasa Times