Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Archives

Political parties urged to embrace peace in Nkhatabay central

May 29, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Authorities have advised political affiliations to embrace peace and harmony in Nkhata-bay central constituency in a bid to achieve successful parliamentary re-run that is anticipated to take place during the 29th June by-election this year.… ...

MEC impressed with by-election preparations in Nkhata-Bay

May 27, 2021 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission –MEC says it is satisfied with the progress of the parliamentary re-election preparations that are underway in Nkhata-Bay in readiness for the 29th June by-elections. MEC commissioner Dr Anthony Mkumbwa made… ...

Religious leaders, police urged to promote peace ahead of polls in Nkhata-Bay

May 26, 2021 Kenneth Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed to the Malawi Police service (MPS) and religious leaders to work in conjunction with the commission in order to achieve a successful and peaceful re-run for the parliamentary… ...

Do not compromise on standards – MEC commissioner advises district elections team

May 25, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Arthur Nanthulu has called on the District Elections Supervisory Team (DEST) for Nsanje District to ensure that all set procedures and guidelines are adhered to during next month's by elections.… ...

MEC step up strategies to address voter apathy

May 24, 2021 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it has intensified several interventions to address voter apathy in the June 29 by-elections. MEC Commissioner Olivia Mchaju Liwewe made the remarks in Blantyre after briefing the district's elections… ...

Don’t lie to voters, MEC commissioner tells politicians

May 23, 2021 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Steven Duwa has decried the tendency by some politicians in the country who shun their campaign promises once elected, saying such conduct is retrogressive. Speaking at Magoti Primary school on… ...

MEC to spend K1.5 billion on constituency boundary review

May 21, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has embarked on a constituency and ward boundary review and the exercise will lead to an increase in the number of Members of Parliament (MPs). MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale said yesterday… ...

MEC to hold by-election in Nkhatabay Central next month

May 14, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has set the date for by-elections in Nkhatabay Central Constituency. People in the constituency will vote on June 29. Elections will also be held on the same day in Chikwembere Ward… ...

Court orders Chakwera to formally appoint Kunje, Mathanga

May 07, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The High Court in Blantyre has ordered President Lazarus Chakwera to send letters of appointment to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners Jean Mathanga and Linda Kunje. Judge Jack N'riva has made the ruling today after… ...

MEC’s Alfandika quits

Apr 28, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chief Elections Officer Sam Alfandika has resigned after three years in the job. Alfandika is reportedly taking up an international job. MEC chairperson Chifundo Kachale said in a statement this morning… ...

Court nullifies Vuwa Kaunda’s win in Nkhata Bay Central

Apr 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Blantyre has nullified results of 2019 Parliamentary elections for Nkhata Bay Central Constituency where Vuwa Kaunda was declared winner. The court has delivered its ruling today after People’s Party… ...

Kunje, Mathanga still MEC commissioners

Apr 20, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Jean Mathanga and Linda Kunje are still commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) following a court order suspending the Government's decision to fire them. According to the court order signed by Registrar of the… ...

DPP ikufuna chisankho china

Apr 15, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Potsatira kuchotsedwa ntchito kwa makomishonala awiri a bungwe loyendetsa chisankho la MEC, chipani chotsutsa boma cha DPP chati chipita kukhothi kukapempha kuti khothi lilamule kuti chisankho chachibwereza cha chaka chatha chinali chosayenera. Nkhaniyi ikubwera pomwe… ...

DPP demands nullification of 2020 elections

Apr 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has demanded the nullification of the 2020 presidential elections saying the polls were managed by an Electoral Commission that was not duly constituted according to the law. The party has… ...

MEC agrees with AG: We do not have Constitutional mandate

Apr 14, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Chifundo Kachale, has said the commission does not have the legal mandate as stipulated under Section 75(1) as advised by the Attorney General, Dr Chikosa Silungwe. Kachale made… ...