MEC Archives

Voter registration second phase starts on Saturday in Zomba

Nov 06, 2024 Raphael Likaka 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says Zomba is among the districts in the second phase of the voter registration exercise scheduled for Saturday, November 9 this week, and will take two weeks in various centres… ...

MCP stands firm against allegations of bias in upcoming elections

Nov 05, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is pushing back against claims from opposition parties and some civil society groups that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja, is biased due to her perceived closeness… ...

Local leaders called to action as MEC prepares for voter registration Phase

Nov 05, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is trying to increase voter registration by meeting with local leaders in Senior Chief Mkumbira's area. They held a meeting at the Mkumbira Resource Centre, bringing together traditional and religious… ...

Pressure mounts on MEC Chair to step down amid accusations of bias

Nov 03, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The pressure on Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja to step down is intensifying, as more voices demand her resignation. A coalition of concerned citizens, led by human rights activist Edwards Kambanje, has joined… ...

MEC to extend first phase of voter registration

Oct 31, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it will extend the first phase of the voter registration exercise, which is underway in some parts of the country. In a statement released today, MEC Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja… ...

Opposition parties raise concerns over voter registration process by MEC

Oct 30, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Four opposition parties—the UTM, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), and United Democratic Front (UDF)—have raised concerns about the handling of the voter registration process by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a… ...

NRB to abide by court ruling

Oct 29, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The National Registration Bureau (NRB) says it will abide by the ruling made by the High Court in regard to registration. This follows the Court ruling by the High Court which ordered NRB to immediately… ...