Tag: Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)

MEC Warns Parties Against Premature Victory Claims-“Wait for Official Results”

Published on September 18, 2025 by Evance Kapito

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has cautioned political parties against making premature declarations of victory, reminding them […]

Kabwila to Supporters: Stay Peaceful, Victory Is Ours

Published on September 17, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila has urged supporters to remain calm and not lose hope, saying the party […]

MEC Under Fire as Court Suspends Linthembwe Councillor Poll

Published on September 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to suspend the councillor election scheduled for September 16 in […]

Court to Decide on MEC System Audit this Afternoon

Published on September 11, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The High Court in Blantyre is set to deliver a ruling this afternoon on whether Malawi’s election management system (EMS) […]

Two Trucks Carrying Ballot Papers Break Down in Ntcheu and Mzuzu

Published on September 10, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Two trucks transporting ballot papers broke down yesterday in Ntcheu and Mzuzu. The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) confirmed the incidents […]

MEC to Use Head Porters to Deliver Ballot Papers in Hard-to-Reach Areas

Published on September 3, 2025 by Evance Kapito

The Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Annabel Mtalimanja, says the commission will engage 829 porters to carry ballot […]

UDF Candidate’s Death Forces Election Suspension in Mzuzu’s Luwinga Ward

Published on August 19, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended the local government election in Luwinga Ward, Mzuzu City North Constituency, following the […]

Lawrence Chaziya Elected Unopposed as Lilongwe Chilobwe MP

Published on August 13, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Lawrence Chaziya has been declared duly elected unopposed as Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Chilobwe Constituency. The Malawi Congress Party […]

Mzuzu Youth Caucus Demands Nkoloma’s Reappointment as Electoral Commissioner

Published on July 30, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Mzuzu Youth Caucus has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to President Lazarus Chakwera, demanding the reappointment of Mayamiko Nkoloma as […]

Former VP Chilumpha Withdraws From Race, Supports Joyce Banda

Published on July 29, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Former Vice President Dr. Cassim Chilumpha, who is also the leader of the Assembly for Democracy and Development (ADD) party, […]

Michael Usi Arrives at BICC to Launch Presidential Bid

Published on July 29, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The leader of the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu party, Michael Usi—who also serves as the country’s Deputy President—has arrived at […]

Chibambo’s Nomination Rejected by MEC Over Irregularities, Given Until July 30 to Comply

Published on July 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected the nomination of Kamuzu Chibambo, leader of the People’s Transformation Party (PETRA), due […]

David Mbewe Misses Nomination Slot, Uncertainty Over Presidential Bid

Published on July 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

There are doubts over whether David F. Mbewe, leader of the Liberation for Economic Freedom Party, will submit his nomination […]

Cassim Chilumpha Joins Presidential Race as 15th Candidate Ahead of September Polls

Published on July 2, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Former Vice President Dr. Cassim Chilumpha has officially entered Malawi’s 2025 presidential race, becoming the 15th hopeful to collect nomination […]

Zomba Youths Join Pool Tournament Promoting Peaceful Elections

Published on June 26, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

Youths in Zomba gathered at Chinamwali on Thursday to take part in a special pool tournament aimed at promoting peace […]

Tear Gas Fired as Unrest Follows Demos in Mangochi

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Mangochi County have fired tear gas to disperse crowds and are urging residents to return home. This comes […]

Blantyre Protest Against MEC Begins with Low Turnout and Confusion Over Venue

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Demonstrations organized by Citizens for Credible Elections have begun in Blantyre, calling for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) […]

Police Gather at Lilongwe Centre Ahead of CEC Protest

Published on June 26, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A large number of police officers have arrived at Lilongwe Community Centre, where the group Citizens for Credible Elections (CEC) […]