Malawi Electoral Commission

A Social grouping denounces a call for MEC Chairperson’s resignation

A social grouping under the banner "Citizens for Justice and Equity" has condemned opposition political parties in the country for demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Chief Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, deeming the calls for her resignation unlawful.

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.

Undule, NICE plead with Malawians to register for 2025 General Elections

Renowned Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula and the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust have pleaded with eligible Malawians to register with the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) so that they can participate in the next year’s General Elections.

IPI lobby Mulanje stakeholders to advocate for voter registration

Institute for Policy Interaction (IPI) Programme Officer, Praise Mwenegamba on Thursday appealed faith leaders, traditional leaders, political parties and other stakeholders in Mulanje district to mobilise their congregants, subjects and followers to get registered for the 2025 general election.

Register to choose leaders of your choice-CHRR

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR), District Coordinator for Dedza, Lloyd Ndalama has urged people to go and register for them to choose leaders of their choice during the September 16th, 2025 General Elections.

MEC rectifies challenges encountered in pilot voter registration

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disclosed that they have managed to sort out the problems the commission encountered during the pilot voter registration exercise, which was held in September this year.

MEC committed to free, fair and credible elections

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring free, fair and credible general elections scheduled for September 2025.