BLANTYRE – Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has received confirmation from the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19 to hold by-elections in three constituencies and ward that fell vacant due to deaths.

The commission has set November 1 for the by-elections. Constituencies were the elections will be held are Nkhotakota North East, Dedza Central East and Mzimba East.

By-elections will also be held in Chimwalire ward in Balaka South Constituency.