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CMD condemns growing political intolerance, fake news and disinformation ahead of Sept 16 General Elections

Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has strongly condemned the growing political intolerance and a wave of political violence as Malawians prepare for the September 16, 2025, General Elections, fearing this would prevent some registered voters from casting their ballots.

Low voter turnout in Dowa verification exercise concerns MEC

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano, has expressed concern over the low turnout of voters for the ongoing verification exercise in Dowa District.

CCJP urges Malawians to dispel misconceptions about MEC’s electronic vote transmission

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has called on Malawians to dispel fears and misconceptions surrounding the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) use of electronic systems in the upcoming general elections scheduled for 16 September.

CSOs calls for transparency, peace, responsible engagement ahead of Sept 16 general elections

Civil society leaders in Malawi have warned against rising political violence and demanded increased transparency from electoral stakeholders, urging a peaceful and credible electoral process.

Chiefs for a peaceful electoral campaign

Chiefs in the area of Traditional Authorities (T/As) Kachere and Kaphuka in Dedza district have vowed to support candidates vying for various positions, as long as they have development agendas and agree to conduct their campaign peacefully.

Ballots, polling materials for Chilaweni Mwansa by elections in

In readiness for the 23rd July by elections in Chilaweni and Mwansa wards, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has received a total number of...

MEC has a new Chairperson as Mtalimanja replaces Kachale

In accordance with section 75 of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and section 4 of the Malawi Electoral Commission Act, President Lazarus Chakwera, has appointed a new Chairperson and two new Commissioners for the electoral body.

MEC maintains manual methods in polls management to boost stakeholders’ trust

The Malawi Electoral Commission says despite the recently procured Election management devices (EMDs) having capacity to transmit results, it will stick to manual procedures.

MEC receives more election management devices

As preparations for the 2025 polls are underway, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the coming in of more election management devices (EMDs) is...

First consignment of 2025 polls management devices in

In preparation for the 2025 Tripartite polls, 288 out of the 6500 election management devices procured by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have arrived...

NICE Advocates for Media Role in Election Transparency

As the country heads towards the tripartite elections in 2025, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has underscored the critical role of journalists in fostering transparency during the upcoming elections.Â