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For the first time in the history of democracy Malawi, the country will hold presidential candidates debates which are slated for April 22 and 29 and May 6, 2014 organised by the National Media Institute of Southern Africa – Malawi Chapter – and approved by Malawi Electoral Commission.

Battle lines have been drawn. Barbs will be exchanged. Precedents set. The race for the country’s top-notch job is about to get interesting with the announcements of the dates by the Media Institute of Southern Africa- Malawi Chapter (NAMISA) for the highly anticipated presidential debates.

Malawi held its first ever Vice-President or Presidential running mate debate on March 8th, 2014. The debate which was hosted by independent radio station Zodiak Broadcasting Station, was largely seen as a success.

The National Media Institute of Southern Africa – Malawi Chapter – and its partners have organized a series of presidential debates that will provide voters with a rare opportunity to sample presidential contenders, the first of its kind in the nation’s history. Chairperson of the Presidential

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