Tag: Chifundo Kachale

Six Police Officers Jailed for Murder of Buleya Lule

Published on February 28, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

High Court Judge Justice Chifundo Kachale has sentenced six police officers for the murder of Buleya Lule, a suspect who […]

New MEC Chair Justice Annabel Mtalimanja Sworn In

Published on June 21, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The new Chairperson and Commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have been sworn in with a call to advance […]

Chakwera Appoints Justice Annabel Mtalimanja as New MEC Chairperson

Published on June 20, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Justice Annabel Mtalimanja as the new chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), replacing Justice […]

Mec loses hope on prospect of recovering K700 million it invested

Published on April 9, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

The Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) has lost hope on prospect of recovering about K700 million it invested in Capital Alliance, […]

MEC suspends ward by-elections in Mangochi

Published on August 31, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended the Mwasa Ward by-elections in Mangochi District due to disagreements that ensued during […]

MEC to relocate to Lilongwe

Published on January 29, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is expected to relocate to Lilongwe ahead of the 2025 general election. MEC spokesperson Sangwani […]

Proposed constituency and ward names stir debate

Published on December 7, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Lilongwe District elections stakeholders on Monday posed numerous questions on how Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) came up with new names […]

Sumbuleta’s Sexual Harassment Case Adjourned

Published on August 6, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta will wait for a little longer for his sexual harassment case […]

MEC to announce officials results of Tuesday’s by-election at 4pm

Published on June 30, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will announce official results for Tuesday’s by-elections today from 4pm, faceofmalawi can reveal. MEC held by-elections […]

VUWA KAUNDA DRAGS GOVERNEMENT TO AFRICAN COURT FOR NULLIFYING HIS SEAT

Published on May 31, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker for Nkhata Bay Central Constituency, Symon Vuwa Kaunda, has sued the Malawi Government at […]

Harris Potani appointed as Acting MEC CEO

Published on May 12, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appointed Harris Potani as the acting Chief Elections Officer. He replaces Sam Alfandika, who resigned […]

Sumbuleta’s bail ruling reserved to May 17

Published on May 10, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

High Court Judge, Chifundo Kachale, has reserved his ruling to Monday, May 17, on the bail application by former Director […]

Alfandika speaks out after resigning from MEC

Published on April 28, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chief Elections Officer Sam Alfandika has opened up after resigning from the Electoral body. Alfandika […]

CDEDI urges Mathanga, Kunje to sue Chakwera

Published on April 16, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has urged two Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners Jean Mathanga and Linda […]

MEC bows down to Attorney General’s order, suspends operation

Published on April 14, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has suspended its activities in line with legal advice from the Attorney General Chikosa Sulungwe. The […]

Attorney General Chikosa Silungwe orders MEC to stop discharging duties

Published on April 14, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Attorney General Chikosa Silongwe has said following the government’s decision to rescind the appointment of two Commissioners of the Malawi […]

MEC officially annouces by-elections results

Published on April 1, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

By Chisomo Phiri The Malawi Electoral Commission ( MEC) chairperson Justice Dr. Chufundo Kachale has officially announced the results for […]

Ballot papers for March 30 by-elections jets in

Published on March 26, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Ballot papers for the March 30 by-elections have arrived in the country via Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. The ballot […]