Tag: MEC

Rigging claims forces govt to tighten security in issuing of VISAs to Nigerians, Russians

Published on April 24, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

As the day draws near for the country to hold its second tripartite elections with rigging rumours all over, the […]

PP Shadow MP for Nkhotakota Central Constituency dies, MEC calls for fresh nominations

Published on April 23, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Death has been announced of Peoples Party (PP) Shadow Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota Central Constituency Mr. Andrew Mlotha. Mlotha […]

Chilumpha removed from Presidential race

Published on April 11, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The High Court has struck off Dr. Cassim Chilumpha from the presidential race following an appeal from Tikonze People’s Movement. […]

Blantyre West Parliamentary polls on hold

Published on March 25, 2019 by Face of Malawi

Following the death of aspiring candidate for Blantyre West Constituency George Kajumo, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has stopped electoral […]

MEC rejects Presidential ballot template circulating on social media

Published on March 20, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected a Presidential ballot template circulating on the social media ahead of the forthcoming […]

MALAWIAN ARTISTS ON POLITICS

Published on March 20, 2019 by FACE OF MALAWI

Music has been a powerful tool in politics since the 80’s. Artists have been using their music in order to […]

MEC warns Chiefs against endorsing candidates

Published on March 20, 2019 by Face of Malawi

By Mike Gwadani The Malawi Electoral Commission(MEC) says chiefs has a crucial role in ensuring that elections are held in […]

DPP, MCP supporters clash at official campaign launch in Lilongwe

Published on March 19, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Supporters for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) this morning disrupted the […]

Official campaign launch for May 21 polls scheduled for March 19

Published on March 15, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is scheduled to launch the official campaign for the forthcoming May 21 tripartite election on […]

Floods affect MEC operations in 3 districts

Published on March 14, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Electoral Commission has disclosed that the recent floods that occurred in the Southern Region significantly affected its operations. According […]

Nankhumwa meet Ras Chikomeni for a possible alliance with DPP ahead of May polls

Published on March 7, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for South Kondwani Nankhumwa on Wednesday had an audience with aspiring Independent President Ras […]

MP OG Issa pulls out of May 21 polls on health grounds

Published on March 7, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Chiradzulu Central legislator, Hannif O.G Issa, has withdrawn from the May 21 parliamentary race on health grounds. Issa has been […]

Mabvuto Misi UTM Aspirant to bring more changes in Blantyre City South Constituency

Published on March 6, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

By Orchestra Kamanga Aspirant Parliamentarian for United Transformation Movement (UTM) Mabuto Misi has said when ushered into power in the […]

Robin Lowe replaces Chakwera as Leader of Opposition in Parliament

Published on February 27, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Congress Party has appointed Robin Lowe as Leader of Opposition in parliament following resignation of Dr. Lazarus Chakwera from […]

Court throws out Ras Chikomeni’s case

Published on February 25, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The High Court in Blantyre has rejected an application for injunction made by presidential aspirant Ras Chikomeni David Chirwa against […]

MEC Extends Deadline for Submission of Monitors

Published on February 25, 2019 by Face of Malawi

Malawi Electoral Commission MEC has extended the deadline for submission of names of monitors and observers to 15th April from […]

MEC Proposes Changing Nomination System

Published on February 18, 2019 by Face of Malawi

Chairperson of Malawi Electoral commission has suggested that changing the system of paying fees before collecting nomination papers will help […]

NASAF President Loudon Malingamoyo disqualified by MEC

Published on February 15, 2019 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disqualified National Salvation Front (NASAF) President Loudon Titani Malingamoyo Phiri from taking part in […]