Month: October 2020 Posts

MEC trains staff to deal with electoral challenges

Oct 21, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is training its staff to impart them with necessary skills and knowledge to effectively deal with electoral matters in the country. The 2-week long “Building Resources in Democracy, Governance, and… ...

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… ...

MCP aspiring candidates go independent in Lilongwe North West

Oct 08, 2020 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

Four candidates who lost in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary election in Lilongwe North West Constituency have submitted nomination forms at Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to run as independents ahead of the upcoming by-election… ...

Karonga Central Parliamentary race heats up as candidates present nominations

Oct 08, 2020 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

The lineup for the November 10 by-election race in Karonga Central Constituency is now complete following the presentation of nomination papers by five candidates on Wednesday at Chiwondo Teachers’ Development Centre (TDC). Characterised by pomp,… ...

Mangochi independent candidate wins case against MEC

Oct 07, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The High Court in Blantyre has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to conduct November 10 by-elections in Mangochi North-East and West constituencies using the old voters' roll and maintain the candidates who competed in… ...

No primary elections for aspiring candidates in Makhwira South by-elections

Sep 25, 2020 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

  Major political parties competing for a ward councillor position in Makhwira South ward in Chikwawa East constituency have revealed that they might not hold primary elections for aspiring candidates as their candidates have gone… ...

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… ...

Eight fight for Chakwera’s old seat

Sep 22, 2020 Joshua Mphanda - Contributor 0 &

Eight people have collected nomination forms as they look to contest for President Lazarus Chakwera’s former parliamentary seat. The candidates in Lilongwe North West Constituency will be seeking to replace Chakwera, who resigned as MP… ...

MEC to conduct Bvumbwe Market elections

Sep 19, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Friday launched electoral activities for market committee elections at Bvumbwe Market in Thyolo. The polls will be held on 27 September 2020. Speaking during the launch at Bvumbwe market, the… ...

MEC forced to suspend registration of new voters

Sep 19, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended registration of new voters in Mangochi North East Constituency following an injunction obtained by a parliamentary candidate. On Friday, the High Court granted an injunction to one of… ...

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… ...

Parliamentary candidate obtains injunction against MEC

Sep 18, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

Mangochi North East independent candidate in the forthcoming by-elections Martin Sekati Nyengo has obtained a court order stopping Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) from conducting electoral activities currently underway in the constituency. This happens barely a… ...

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… ...

Political violence in Mangochi as by-elections loom

Sep 14, 2020 Ayamba Kandodo - MEC Stringer 0 &

A United Democratic Front (UDF) supporter in Mangochi North-East Constituency has been assaulted by supporters of a parliamentary candidate as the campaign hots up in preparation for the November 10 parliamentary by -elections. Lemani Makwinja… ...