Month: October 2021 Posts

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… ...

MEC confident of delivering credible by-elections

Jun 28, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission – MEC says it is confident of delivering free, fair and credible June 29th by-elections. MEC Chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale sounded positive when monitoring the opening and pre-checking of polling materials… ...

MEC worried over voter apathy in Nsanje

Jun 25, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says there could be lack of interest among voters in the June 29 by-elections because politicians have not conducted many campaign rallies ahead of the polls. Commissioner Caroline Mfune noted that… ...

MEC officials urged to be impartial

Jun 24, 2021 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

The authority at the Malawi Electoral commission (MEC) has advised its officers expected to preside over the forthcoming by-election on June 29th 2021 to be nonpartisan. The development transpired on Thursday 24th June, 2021 at… ...

MCP, UTM candidates withdraw from Nkhata Bay Central parliamentary race

Jun 18, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM candidates in Nkhata Bay Central Constituency have withdrawn their nominations ahead of the June 29 by-election. UTM’s Justin Prince Banda and MCP’s Jolly Deraley Nyimba as well as Helen… ...

Over 300 traditional, religious leaders engaged to aid in voter mobilisation in Nsanje

Jun 15, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has engaged over 300 Traditional and Religious leaders in Nsanje district to aid in voter mobilisation ahead of by elections in the district. The development follows fears of possible voter… ...

Nkhata-bay Council hopeful for successful June 29 polls

Jun 12, 2021 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

District Commissioner (DC) for Nkhata-bay Rodney Simwaka has expressed optimism towards successful by-election this coming month-end despite the low turnout by the electorate for the inspection exercise in Nkhata-bay Central constituency. The DC confidently made… ...