By Pemphero Malimba:
The High Court has completed 54 out of 94 electoral cases which were received, representing 57 percent disposal rate, The Daily Times has learnt.
This is according to statistics released by the Judiciary.
The statistics stand as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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According to the statistics, Blantyre Principal Registry has completed 13 out of 24 recorded cases while the Lilongwe Registry has completed 26 out of 48 cases.
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Mzuzu Registry has concluded two out of six cases while the Zomba Registry has concluded 13 out of 16 recorded cases, which have arisen from the September 16, 2025 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections.
This means the Judiciary has 40 cases pending completion.
Records indicate that the Supreme Court completed all two cases it received, representing 100 percent disposal rate.
Judiciary spokesperson Ruth Mputeni has expressed optimism that the remaining cases would not take long.
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“The projection is that the remaining cases will not take long to conclude because, as we have seen in the past, we have made significant progress in expediting case handling.
“Additionally, all judges have been trained and provided with the necessary tools to handle election-related cases under the guidance of the Judiciary Committee on Elections, which was instituted by the Honourable Chief Justice in 2024,” she said.
Meanwhile, Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe has said the completion of the cases reflects the commitment of the Judiciary in addressing electoral matters.
“The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum commends the Judiciary for demonstrating transparency in managing post-election cases following the 2025 General Elections. The 57% disposal rate at the High Court and full completion of cases at the Supreme Court reflect commendable commitment to electoral justice,” Kondowe said.
