Month: August 2021 Posts

MEC postpones September 13 by-election

Aug 13, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has postponed the by-elections which were set for September 13, saying it is not safe to proceed with the conduct of the by-elections due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MEC chairperson Dr.… ...

Religious leaders told to encourage people to vote in elections

Jun 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has highlighted that  religious leaders have an essential role to play in overcoming voter apathy and towards the attainment of free, fair and credible election. MEC commissioner Dr Anthony Mukumbwa… ...

Analyst warns voter apathy will continue hitting by-elections

Apr 02, 2021 George Banda - MEC Stringer 0 &

A Chancellor College based political analyst has warned that voter apathy will continue to mar by-elections as a lot of electorates focus much on presidential elections. The remarks follow low turnout of voters during the… ...

MCP parliamentary candidate survives car accident in Chikwawa

Mar 25, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate for Chikwawa East, Foster Thipiwa, on Wednesday afternoon escaped with minor cuts after a vehicle he was driving overturned three times at a place called Monjo. The accident occurred… ...

MEC warns against laxity on Covid-19 during elections

Mar 23, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reiterated the need for voters to wear face masks or any clean cloth to cover the mouth and nose when going to polling centres. This comes against the background… ...

Ballot paper flight cancelled

Mar 22, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has confirmed that a flight that was scheduled to bring ballot papers for the forthcoming by-elections on Sunday was cancelled. Late last week, MEC announced a change for the arrival… ...

Tsiku lofika mapepala oponyera voti lasintha

Mar 18, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Bungwe loyendetsa zisankho mdziko muno la Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) lalengeza kuti pali kusintha patsiku lomwe ma pepala oponyela voti pachisankho chapadela afikile mdziko muno kuchokera ku Dubai komwe akupangidwa. Izi ndimalinga ndi mneneri wa… ...

Rookie politicians battle it out in Lilongwe Msinja South

Mar 10, 2021 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer Save for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, Lilongwe Msinja South constituency by-election is being dominated by freshman politicians who are promising development Jamboree that includes tarmac roads, cooperatives, new… ...

MEC reiterates call for peaceful, issue based campaign ahead of by-election

Mar 09, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has echoed the need for the nine shadow candidates for the forthcoming by-election scheduled for March 30 in Karonga Northwest constituency to observe peace and dwell on issue based campaign.… ...

UTM supporters back independent candidate in Chikwawa

Mar 09, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM members on Tuesday showed support for independent parliamentary aspirant for Chikwawa East Constituency Phoebe Mtembenuzenu when she was presenting her nomination letters for the upcoming by-elections. The supporters who were clad in UTM party… ...

Six people collect nomination forms in Lilongwe Nsinja South

Mar 06, 2021 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

The battle for the parliamentary seat in Lilongwe Msinja South constituency appears to be set as six people have collected nomination forms ahead of the by-election slated for this month. According to the Electoral Commission’s… ...

Khumbanyiwa intensifies campaign for re-election

Mar 04, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Former Parliamentarian for Chikwawa East Constituency Rodrick Khumbanyiwa, whose win in the 2019 elections was nullified by the court, has intensified campaign for the March 30 by-election. Speaking at a rally he held in Group… ...

Things Fall Apart for MCP in Lilongwe Nsinja South

Mar 02, 2021 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 1 &

By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer Things fall apart in Lilongwe Nsinja South constituency as eight losing candidates in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary election in which Francis Belekanyama was declared the winner have disputed… ...

UTM regional treasurer defects to DPP

Feb 24, 2021 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

UTM Northern Region treasurer Lusubilo Kamwambi, younger brother to the fallen Member of Parliament for Karonga Northwest constituency James Kamwambi, has dumped the party and has swiftly defected to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in… ...

DPP candidate collects nomination forms in Lilongwe Nsinja South constituency

Feb 23, 2021 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aspirant in Lilongwe Nsinja South constituency Mustafa MacDonald has become the first person to collect nomination forms ahead of the by-election slated for next month. Constituency Returning Officer for the… ...