of a vote six years ago that was cancelled and a redo ordered because of widespread irregularities. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, a former theology instructor and preacher, was the challenger in the 2019 election that was won by then-incumbent Peter Mutharika, only for it to be nullified by the country’s highest court. The following year, Chakwera won a redo of the election. This time, Chakwera, 70, of the Malawi Congress Party, is seeking a second term. Mutharika, 85, of the Democratic Progressive Party, is hoping to return to the leadership. They two are seen as the main contenders in Tuesday’s election, which has a line-up of 17 presidential candidates, including another former president, Joyce Banda. Malawians will also elect lawmakers to parliament, and more than 500 local council members. (Jamaica Gleaner)