Malawi Electoral Commission

MEC announces unofficial results for MCP elective convention

There was jubilation at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) auditorium where the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) elective convention was held following unofficial results...

NICE urges youths to coexist before, during and after September 2025 General Elections

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has urged young people in Malawi to be agents of peace as the country is preparing for the general elections slated for September 2025.

MISA Malawi challenges journalists to be professional

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter has challenged journalists to exercise safety and practice responsible journalism by adhering to all ethical obligations during the elections. 

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...

Court orders MEC to pay ex-employee MK69.4m for unfair dismissal

The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay its former employee, George Khake, the sum of MK69, 361, 001.16 for unfair dismissal.

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.

Persons with disabilities advised to register during NRB mop-up exercise

Chairperson for Mchinji District Disability Forum, Florence Mbekeyani, has called on all eligible persons with disabilities who were not registered in the just-ended national ID outreach registration exercise to make sure that they are registered in the current mop-up registration exercise. 

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...

Police for free and fair elections

Eastern Region Police Commissioner, Violet Magwaya says police in the region is geared to ensure that the September, 2025 general elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.

MEC calls for free, fair elections by-elections in Dedza Central Constituency

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has called for free and fair by-elections in Dedza Central Constituency.

MEC sensitizes journalists on new electoral laws

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has emphasized the need for journalists to assume a pivotal role in raising awareness and disseminating the new electoral laws ahead of the 2025 tripartite elections.