Joshua Mphanda

MEC calls for coordination in sensitization campaigns

May 29, 2020 1

As preparations for the fresh presidential elections are underway, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has called for coordinated efforts in the ongoing sensitization campaign in the country. The commission said this in Lilongwe on Thursday… ...

MEC happy with Lilongwe voter registration turnout

May 03, 2020 0

As preparations for the fresh presidential elections are underway, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has hailed the progress of voter registration in Lilongwe district. MEC described the ongoing registration process as a success after an… ...

MEC assures voters of their safety amid COVID-19

Apr 27, 2020 0

As the voter registration process is currently underway in the country amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has assured voters of their safety during registration in all respective centres. MEC Regional Officer… ...

Life after ConCourt ruling: A time for the Nation to act or forever keep the peace

Jan 29, 2020 1

As the country prepares for the verdict on the historic presidential elections case heard at the Constitution Court sitting in Lilongwe, Malawi is at a crossroads right now. The 3rd of February, the day judgement… ...

Phinifolo replaces fallen UTM giant Penemulungu in Lilongwe South Constituency

Oct 17, 2019 0

As the race for the parliamentary seat in Lilongwe South Constituency intensifies, former village development committee member, Samson Phinifolo, has presented his nomination forms as a UTM Party aspirant. The self-styled 'home boy' replaces fallen… ...

5 Shadow MPs vying for Lilongwe South Constituency

Oct 17, 2019 0

Following the submission of nomination papers in Lilongwe South Constituency by-election, five candidates are expected to battle it out for the parliamentary seat in the area. The candidates comprise Frank Mazizi from Democratic Progressive Party… ...

MEC warns electoral staff against complacency

Oct 09, 2019 0

As by-election activities are underway in Lilongwe South Constituency, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has issued a stern warning to electoral staff against complacency. The commission sounded the alarm during the training of the Election… ...

Lilongwe South shadow MPs pledge peace

Oct 07, 2019 0

In anticipation for the November by-election in Lilongwe South Constituency, shadow Members of Parliament (MP) have made a pledge of peace and to practice issue based politics. The shadow MPs from the Malawi Congress Party… ...

MEC meets Lilongwe South Chiefs

Oct 06, 2019 0

In preparation for the forthcoming by-election in Lilongwe South Constituency, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), has engaged chiefs to assist in disseminating information to voters. The meeting which took place on Friday at Malingunde Primary… ...

Polling officer fired for meeting MCP Secretary General Mkaka

May 18, 2019 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has fired Tibbu Phiri, a Constituency Returning Officer (CRO) for Lilongwe Mpenu following a suspicious meeting he had with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka who is also… ...

MEC trains roving monitors for presidential candidates

May 17, 2019 0

In preparation for the 21 May tripartite elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has trained roving monitors for the seven presidential candidates contesting in this year's polls The roving monitors drawn from the Democratic Progressive… ...

MEC warns polling staff against being partisan

Apr 29, 2019 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission has warned its staff in the ongoing training for polling equipment operators in results management against being partisan in their work. Speaking at Chimutu primary school in Lilongwe, Commissioner Reverend Killion… ...