The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced plans to conduct supplementary voter registration exercises in preparation for the 2025 General Elections.

According to a statement issued by Sangwani Mwafulirwa, Director of Media and Public Relations, the decision was made after reviewing the conduct of the three phases of voter registration exercises.

The supplementary registration will target eligible voters in Councils under Phase 1 who registered or would have registered with the National Registration Bureau (NRB) from October 21, 2024.

In Phases 2 and 3 Councils, the exercise will target eligible voters who applied for civil registration with the NRB but were not issued with their unique National ID number.

“The Commission is committed to ensuring that all eligible voters are registered,” said Mwafulirwa.

“We urge all eligible voters to take advantage of this opportunity to register and exercise their right to vote in the 2025 General Elections.”

During the supplementary registration exercise, NRB staff will be present to provide identification and verification services for applicants who may have challenges with their proof of national registration.

The Commission will issue specific communication regarding the dates and modalities for the supplementary voter registration exercise.