Undule calls for enhanced mobilization as MEC commences 2nd phase of voter registration
Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has called upon the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and its accredited civil society organizations (CSOs) to triple their efforts in mobilizing eligible Malawians to register for the 2025 General Elections.
Chisankho Watch commends promising start to voter registration
Chisankho Watch—a coalition of four civic organizations— has praised the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for a "promising start" in the first phase of voter registration, but expressed concerns over low voter turnout, access issues, and voter manipulation linked to social programs.
Ntchisi registers sudden jump in voter registration
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) registered a sudden jump in voter registration in the final days of the first phase of the exercise.
High Court nods to use of National ID’s for voter registration
The Malawi High Court has rejected an application by five people who sought an injunction stopping the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) from using the National Identification card as the sole identification for voter registration.
Voter registration exercise starts on a positive note in Karonga
Potential voters for the 2025 General Election have started trickling into Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) registration centres to have their names recorded in the electoral register.
NICE rallies youths to register for 2025 elections
National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Public Trust Programmes Officer for Kasungu, Pilirani Chaguza has appealed to youths in the district to register in large numbers so that they vote in the next year’s general elections slated for September 16, 2025.
