Seventeen candidates are vying for Malawi’s top job in tomorrow’s general elections, with the Malawi Electoral Commission declaring it is fully prepared.

The contenders include incumbent president Lazarus Chakwera, former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda, current vice-president Michael Usi, and former Reserve Bank Governor Dalitso Kabambe.

Voters say job creation and economic stability remain top priorities as the country heads to the polls.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to our reporter covering the elections, Michael Mbewe.

Seventeen candidates are vying for Malawi&rsquo;s top job in tomorrow&rsquo;s general elections, with the Malawi Electoral Commission declaring it is fully prepared.
The contenders include incumbent president Lazarus Chakwera, former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda, current vice-president Michael Usi, and former Reserve Bank Governor Dalitso Kabambe.
Voters say job creation and economic stability remain top priorities as the country heads to the polls.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to our reporter covering the elections, Michael Mbewe.

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All set for tomorrow’s elections in Malawi

With five days remaining in the current two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, US President Donald Trump says the two sides are very close to reaching a deal, with talks expected to resume as early as this weekend. Also, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire ahead of a planned meeting between their leaders next week.

 Meanwhile, the leaders of France and the United Kingdom are set to convene with dozens of countries, excluding the US, today to advance plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Professor Emeritus of International Law at the University of South Africa and German Attorney, André Thomashausen.

With five days remaining in the current two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, US President Donald Trump says the two sides are very close to reaching a deal, with talks expected to resume as early as this weekend.&nbsp;Also, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire ahead of a planned meeting between their leaders next week.
&nbsp;Meanwhile, the leaders of France and the United Kingdom are set to convene with dozens of countries, excluding the US, today to advance plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Professor Emeritus of International Law at the University of South Africa and German Attorney, Andr&eacute; Thomashausen.

Israel, Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire ahead of a planned meeting between their leaders next week

Israel has appointed its first Ambassador to Somaliland, months after controversially recognising the breakaway region as an independent state. In response, Somalia's Foreign Ministry condemned the move, describing Israel's appointment as a "direct breach of Somalia's sovereignty."

 Mogadishu reiterated that it categorically rejects any attempt to grant diplomatic or political recognition to any part of its territory outside the authority of the Federal Government. Israel is currently the only country to recognise Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northwestern Somalia that unilaterally declared independence in 1991.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane, the Director of the Centre for Governance and Intra-Africa Trade Studies (CGIATS) .

Israel has appointed its first Ambassador to Somaliland, months after controversially recognising the breakaway region as an independent state. In response, Somalia's Foreign Ministry condemned the move, describing Israel's appointment as a "direct breach of Somalia's sovereignty."
&nbsp;Mogadishu reiterated that it categorically rejects any attempt to grant diplomatic or political recognition to any part of its territory outside the authority of the Federal Government. Israel is currently the only country to recognise Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northwestern Somalia that unilaterally declared independence in 1991.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Seife Tadelle Kidane, the Director of the Centre for Governance and Intra-Africa Trade Studies (CGIATS) .

 Israel appoints Ambassador to Somaliland, months after controversially recognising  breakaway region as an independent state

Quality assurance body Umalusi has confirmed major changes to South Africa's post-school education and training system, including the phasing out of the N1-N3 examinations and the internalisation of National Certificate (Vocational) Levels 2-3 assessments.

Umalusi says it will no longer issue new N3 certificates. However, the council has emphasised that although the issuing of new certificates has stopped, previously awarded qualifications remain valid.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Umalusi spokesperson, Biki Lepota.

Quality assurance body Umalusi has confirmed major changes to South Africa's post-school education and training system, including the phasing out of the N1-N3 examinations and the internalisation of National Certificate (Vocational) Levels 2-3 assessments.
Umalusi says it will no longer issue new N3 certificates. However, the council has emphasised that although the issuing of new certificates has stopped, previously awarded qualifications remain valid.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Umalusi spokesperson, Biki Lepota.

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