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Just in: MCP claims 3 sits in Nov 1 by-elections

Nov 02, 2016 Bright Malenga 69 &

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has claimed three sits in the November 1 2016 by-elections with ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) getting two sits, official results from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have indicated. The… ...

DPP, UDF monitors chase away MCP MP in Kasungu by-elections poll centre

Nov 01, 2016 Chilenje Chilenje 44 &

Irate Democratic Progressive party (DPP) monitors and that of the United Democratic Front (UDF) with assists from Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC) officials on Tuesday chased away from the poling center the Malawi Congress Party (MCP parliamentarian… ...

MEC committed to roll out electoral reforms

Oct 18, 2016 Macmillan Mhone 4 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has expressed its commitment to roll out electoral reforms starting this year during the November by-elections. MEC made the commitment when it signed a communique on resolutions on non-legislative reforms… ...

Just in: APM appoints MEC Chairperson

Oct 14, 2016 Bright Malenga 147 &

President Peter Mutharika has appointed a new Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson. According to a statement from the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) this follows the nomination by the Judicial Service Commission. Mutharika,… ...

MEC given greenlight to hold by-elections in Bembeke Ward

Oct 08, 2016 Chilenje Chilenje 1 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will hold by-elections in Bembeke Ward in Dedza after the body managed to vacate an injunction which was obtained by incumbent Councilor Davie Lingalawe to restrain the commission from conducting… ...

MESN wants smooth November by-elections

Sep 30, 2016 Patience Mandala 0 &

Malawi Electoral Support Network (MESN) says it will actively take part in ensuring that the by-elections slated for November this year do not meet the challenges that were observed in 2014 general tripartite elections. The… ...

MESN applauds MEC for suspending bosses

Sep 07, 2016 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Support Network (MESN) has commended commissioners for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for sending top bosses at the commission on forced leave following reports of financial mismanagement at the electoral body. Speaking to… ...