MEC Archives

Formation of new party LCP lead to calls for regulation

Oct 26, 2017 Luke Bisani 61 &

Newly launched Leadership with Compassion Party (LCP) has taken the number of political parties in Malawi to 56, leading to calls for regulation of political parties in the country. LCP whose president is Sally Kumwenda… ...

MEC patted on the back over Oct by-elections

Oct 21, 2017 Russell Kondowe 15 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been hailed for the way it managed the October 17 by-elections. MEC led the polls in the six areas where people were voting into power Members of Parliament and… ...

MEC speaks tough on political violence

Oct 14, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has warned that it is to suspend Tuesday’s by-elections in places where political violence continues to threaten security of people. Speaking in Lilongwe on Friday, MEC chairperson Justice Jane Ansah… ...

2019 elections are a test for democracy

Aug 12, 2017 Joseph Dumbula 12 &

Malawi goes to the polls in two years’ time but as the country is monitoring elections in countries around the continent, an analyst believes the 2019 elections will rate the country’s democracy. Tight races and… ...

Democracy under threat in Malawi – Researchers warn

May 31, 2017 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Researchers have warned that democratic institution of elections is under “serious threat” in Malawi. The SOS has been sounded amidst popular discontent with elections and the current setup of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). According… ...

We want a young president – Malawians

May 30, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

A recent study by Afrobarometer has disclosed that Malawians really dire for the electoral reforms with one of the core focus wishing the age limit for the Presidential candidates to be below 70. According to… ...

50+1 should be treated carefully – elections expert

Apr 21, 2017 Joseph Dumbula 46 &

Malawi has been seriously warned to tread carefully on implementation of electoral reforms including the highly debated 50+1 threshold of national vote. This follows a recent move by the Special Law Commission to adopt a… ...