Malawi's former president Joyce Banda, has been the first to present her presidential nomination papers at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, ahead of September 16 2025 General Elections. Banda, who is the founder and leader of the People's Party-PP, is one of the 21 presidential candidates to show desire to contest in the presidential race. She has chosen Khumbo Kachali of the Freedom Party-FP as her running mate, meaning that Banda and Kachali have formed an alliance. Kachali served as vice president of Malawi during Banda's reign from 2012 to 2014. George Mhango reports from Blantyre.

<p>Malawi's former president Joyce Banda, has been the first to present her presidential nomination papers at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, ahead of September 16 2025 General Elections. Banda, who is the founder and leader of the People's Party-PP, is one of the 21 presidential candidates to show desire to contest in the presidential race. She has chosen Khumbo Kachali of the Freedom Party-FP as her running mate, meaning that Banda and Kachali have formed an alliance. Kachali served as vice president of Malawi during Banda's reign from 2012 to 2014. George Mhango reports from Blantyre.</p>