MEC Archives

Mutharika’s term expiring after 21 May

Feb 21, 2018 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 34 &

President Peter Mutharika’s term is expiring in May. According to the electoral calendar that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has released, elections will be conducted on 21 May 2019 effectively signaling the end of Mutharika’s… ...

MEC pledges free and fair elections

Feb 20, 2018 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said it will ensure that the 2019 Tripartite Elections should be free and fair. The commission said this during the launch of the 2019 tripartite elections at Bingu International… ...

2019 elections to be launched Tuesday

Feb 16, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 4 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that it will launch the 2019 Tripartite Elections next week. In a statement, MEC chief elections officer Sammy Alfandika says the launch will take place on February 20… ...

Malawians told to keep their national IDs safe

Jan 13, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 47 &

Amid preparations for the 2019 Tripartite Elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has advised Malawians who have national identity cards to take care of their IDs since they will be needed for voter registration. The… ...

Sammy Alfandika appointed Chief Elections Officer

Dec 27, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 23 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appointed Sammy Njirammadzi Alfandika as its new Chief Elections Officer. According to a press statement signed by MEC chairperson Justice Dr Jane Ansah, the appointment is effective January 2,… ...

Opposition rejects Malawi Electoral Commission Bill

Dec 14, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 27 &

Parliament on Wednesday referred the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Bill to Legal Affairs Committee after concerns over the Executive's role in appointment of MEC commissioners. The bill is one of the six electoral reforms bills… ...

Tell Malawians what Electoral Reforms Bills are – Chiefs

Nov 30, 2017 Bright Malenga 107 &

Chiefs in the country have said that it is important to tell Malawians what Electoral Reforms Bills are before pushing government on the matter. Prominent chiefs such as Ngolongoliwa , Kyungu , Kawinga and Lukwa… ...