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 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… ...