Month: January 2022 Posts

MEC final report on boundary review to be ready in October

Jan 03, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says its final report on boundary review will be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in October this year. MEC has been conducting a constituency re-demarcation exercise which seeks to… ...

Grouping wants additional constituencies in North Malawi

Dec 27, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A group of concerned citizens in the Northern Region under the tag 'Voice of the North' has petitioned the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for additional constituencies, saying the number of constituencies in the region should… ...

We have accepted ConCourt ruling – DPP

Nov 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says it will not appeal against the ruling delivered by the Constitutional Courts in the case in which the DPP wanted the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections nullified. DPP spokesperson Shadric… ...

UDF endorses constituency and ward re-demarcation

Nov 28, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) has endorsed the Constituency and ward re-demarcation exercise which is being undertaken by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). UDF officials led by the Party's President Hon. Atupele Muluzi had an interface meeting… ...

MEC creates 228 constituencies  

Oct 28, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has proposed the creation of 228 constituencies across the country, following the review of boundaries for the current 193 constituencies. This according to a report on the determination of the number… ...

By-elections: MEC hails candidates for maintaining peace

Oct 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Emmanuel Chilemba The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has commended the contesting candidates, political parties, and their followers for maintaining peace and order during the campaign period for the forthcoming 26 October by-elections. The Commission’s… ...

Former MEC chairperson Kalaile dies

Oct 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Justice James Kalaile (retired) has died. The commission has confirmed the death of Kalaile who has died this morning. MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa said the commission was… ...

I will be DPP’s candidate in elections next year – Mutharika

Oct 10, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 3 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has told his supporters that there is a possibility that  presidential elections will be held again next year and he has declared that he will be the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)… ...

MEC determined to complete Constituency demarcation exercise

Sep 25, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it is determined to complete the constituency demarcation exercise and is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the final report is accepted by Parliament. Speaking yesterday during a national… ...

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.… ...

MEC extends mandatory vaccination requirement to temporary staff

Aug 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says temporary staff including presiding officers and drivers will be required to present evidence of Covid-19 vaccination before they are hired. The commission has said this in a statement dated 11… ...

Vuwa demands K600 million from MEC

Aug 03, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Member of Parliament for Nkhatabay Central Symon Vuwa Kaunda wants Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay him K600 million compensation for the torture he suffered in defending his parliamentary seat. Kaunda through his lawyer, Leonard… ...

MEC’s vaccination directive sparks backlash

Aug 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has sparked backlash following its directive requiring MEC workers to first get vaccinated before physically reporting to work. On Monday, the commission said that only staff that have received the Covid-19… ...

MEC wants more women, youth and persons with disabilities to contest in elections

Jul 01, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says political parties and stakeholders should take decisive action to encourage more women, youths, and persons with disabilities to stand as candidates in elections. MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale made the call… ...

Covid-19 preventive measures enforcement impresses MEC

Jun 29, 2021 George Banda - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission-MEC has said it is impressed with its polling staff for enforcing strict covid-19 preventive protocols during the 29th June by-elections. MEC Chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale made the remarks at Mdeka Primary… ...