Month: November 2020 Posts

MEC to hold by-elections in three constituencies on December 15

Nov 20, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will hold by-elections in three constituencies in the Southern Region on December 15 but ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) does not have a candidate in one of the constituencies. MEC… ...

MEC dismisses Mwenifumbo’s complaints

Nov 13, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dismissed Frank Mwenifumbo’s complaint over the conduct of the by-election in Karonga Central Constituency. Mwenifumbo who was UTM candidate in the elections complained that some people voted twice, that… ...

MEC threatens to call off Karonga by-election due to violence

Nov 05, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has threatened to call off the 10 November by-elections in Karonga Central because of political violence. In a statement dated November 3, MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale said in the past… ...

MEC yet to set new date for by-elections in three constituencies

Oct 14, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is yet to set a new date for by-elections in three constituencies which are expected to be conducted as a result of nullification of 2019 Parliamentary elections. The by-elections for Mangochi… ...

MEC to use 50+1 in parliamentary, local govt polls

Oct 12, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said the winner in parliamentary and local government elections will be the candidate who gets 50% plus 1 vote of the votes cast. MEC chairperson Dr. Chifundo Kachale has… ...

MEC excited with by-election preps

Sep 24, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it is satisfied with the progress of voter verification exercise for the November 10 by-elections currently underway in Mangochi North East constituency despite a court injunction obtained by an independent… ...

Low turnout for voter registration worries MEC

Sep 19, 2020 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale has expressed concern over the low turnout of new voters in the current voter registration and verification exercise for the November by-elections He was speaking when… ...

Kachale says MEC wants to do well in all elections

Sep 18, 2020 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale says the commission will aspire to do well in all elections despite the overwhelming positive response the commission has received for successfully managing the 23rd June polls in… ...

Uladi Mussa wants voting to be compulsory

Sep 14, 2020 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

Former ruling Democratic Progressive Party Vice President for the Central Region Uladi Mussa has called on Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to make voting compulsory. The self-styled Chenjigolo said this on Friday at a National Election… ...

Chilima supports relocation of MEC headquarters

Sep 08, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has expressed support for the proposal to move Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Blantyre to Lilongwe. MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale and his management team presented the proposal to Chilima during… ...

Presidential election materials handed over to Parliament

Jul 14, 2020 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has today started handing over to Parliament of MalawI materials that were used during the Presidential Election held on 23rd June, 2020. The decision to hand over the materials are in… ...

Malawians are the bosses – Chakwera

Jun 27, 2020 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

…Says his government will table own budget Malawi’s President Elect, Lazarus Chakwera, says his win in the Fresh Presidential Elections is for all Malawians and he considers citizens of the country as his bosses. Chakwera… ...

Be patient, we don’t want to be faulted on legality – Kachale

Jun 26, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale has urged Malawians to be patient as the commission is yet to release results of the Fresh Presidential elections, saying MEC does not want to be faulted on… ...

MEC dismisses DPP’s complaint

Jun 26, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dismissed a complaint by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which wanted monitors to be present as the commission examines votes classified as null and void. The DPP filed the… ...

DPP’s claims over Gulewamkulu referred to police

Jun 25, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has told Malawi Police to investigate claims by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that the party’s monitors were attacked by Gulewamkulu. Speaking, at a press briefing today, MEC chairperson Chifundo… ...