Malawi Electoral Commission

Chakwera calls for peaceful and lawful campaign ahead of General Elections

State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera addressed the nation Monday evening where among others has called for a peaceful campaign period

MEC Officers Urged to Maintain Professionalism and Confidence on Duty

As the count down to September 16 general elections continues, MEC has challenged its officers in the central region to demonstrate professionalism

NICE intensifies voter education in Machinga ahead of elections

In a bid to enhance electoral participation and quality of votes cast, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust in Machinga has intensified voter civic education to prepare voters well ahead of the September 16 general election to minimise void votes,

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.

Francis Kasaila resigns as MEC commissioner

Francis Kasaila has resigned as Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner with effect from 23rd April 2025.

Vouching for women’s spaces in political leadership

Between June 10 and July 5, presidential, parliamentary and local government aspirants for the September 16 General Elections will collect nomination forms and present them to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as an application package for their candidature.

MEC to conduct supplementary registration in selected councils

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has resolved to conduct supplementary registration in selected councils under the three phases where voters failed to register for...

Chisankho Watch demands crackdown on voter bribery ahead of 2025 elections

Electoral watchdog Chisankho Watch has urged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to take robust action against voter bribery and ensure impartiality among its officials ahead of the 2025 general elections.

Mozambican National arrested for attempting illegal voter registration in Mangochi

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reported the arrest of Shaime Hassan, a 19-year-old Mozambican national, for allegedly attempting to register as a voter at Ntanga CBO registration center in Mangochi.

NICE joins calls for extended voter registration exercise

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has joined calls for an extension of voter registration in the first two phases, observing that this will enable all eligible voters to register for the September 2025 General Elections.