Month: March 2019 Posts

Candidates who presented false information risk being penalised

Mar 12, 2019 Laura Tebulo - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says if any information regarding the ineligibility of the candidates for the 20-19 elections comes to its attention, serious action will be taken against the said individual. The statement was… ...

MEC to have external auditors on polling day

Mar 08, 2019 Emmie Banda - MEC Stringer 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it will hire independent auditors who will be verifying actual figures on election day. Speaking in an interview, MEC’s commissioner Bishop Mary Nkosi said the external auditors will be… ...

Party monitors at risk of not voting

Mar 06, 2019 Madalitso Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

There are fears that party monitors that will be allocated in various polling centers during this years 21st May, 2019 general elections will not be able to exercise their right to vote as they may… ...

Ras Chikomeni to appeal against ruling barring his 2019 presidential bid

Feb 26, 2019 George Banda 0 &

Presidential hopeful Ras David Chikomeni Chirwa says he will appeal against the high court ruling barring his candidacy in the May 21 tripartite elections. The high court in Blantyre on Monday dismissed Ras Chikomeni's injunction… ...

MEC denies releasing statement on parliamentary candidates

Feb 20, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said it has not released any statement on the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Councillors ahead of the 21st May , 2019 Tripartite Elections. This is following a… ...

Man found with electoral materials at his house

Feb 19, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Police on Thursday arrested a man who was found with Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) materials at his house. The man, Manase Jossam, was found with materials belonging to the National Registration Bureau (NRB) and the… ...

Nine candidates confirmed for presidential race

Feb 15, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has approved nine presidential candidates for the May 21 tripartite elections. During the presentation of nominations earlier this month, MEC received 10 nominations but one of the presidential aspirants has… ...