Tag: MEC

Who is eligible to register as a voter in Malawi

Published on July 11, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Registration of voters for the 2014 Tripartite Elections starts on July 22, 2013 and will be done in phases starting […]

Malawi okays NGOs parallel vote tallying centre

Published on July 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has accepted the proposals from NGOs to establish their own tallying centre during the 2014 […]

Why should I register?

Published on June 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Electoral Commission will soon rollout registration of eligible voters for the 2014 Tripartite Election. The Commission will be […]

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has denied reports that it will conduct mock polls ahead of the 2014 tripartite elections.

Published on May 22, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

In a press released today, available below MEC clear states its position in the matter. Press release on MEC conducting […]

MEC quashes assertions that it is not entitled to oversee political party elections

Published on April 22, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The country’s elections body, Malawi Electoral Commission MEC has quashed assertions that it is not entitled to oversee political party […]

MEC accredits civic & voter educators

Published on April 12, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

MEC has accredited 107 Civil Society Organizations – CSOs, 16 Media and Advertising Agencies as well as 31 Media Houses, […]

Malawi budgets MK14 bn for 2014 tripartite elections

Published on April 11, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi government has disclosed that it will set aside not less MK14.2 billion to finance the forthcoming second tripartite general […]

Germany applauds MEC for dumping Biometric voter system

Published on March 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Germany government has commended the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for abandoning the biometric voter registration system saying it would […]

Peoples Party says Malawi Electoral Commission confused over Biometric Voter Registration System

Published on March 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ruling People’s Party (PP) has described Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) as a “confused lot” for abandoning the proposed Biometric Voter […]

Malawi Electoral Commission adopts biometric voter registration system

Published on March 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

As Malawi prepares for 2014 tripartite elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it will register all voters and prospective […]

Voter education accreditation starts end of March

Published on March 3, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The accreditation process of organizations, which will conduct voter and civic education ahead of tripartite elections next year will be […]

MEC will not provide transfer certificates to voters registered in different wards

Published on February 3, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said it will not provide transfer certificates to voters who have registered in one ward […]

MPs shun Mec public hearings

Published on January 25, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has expressed disappointment at the low turn-out of Members of Parliament at ward demarcation hearings […]

Mec wants electoral law amended again

Published on December 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) would like the Electoral Commission Amendment Act passed in 2010 amended to increase the number of […]

Independence of Malawi Electoral Commission is of paramount importance – new British High Commissioner

Published on December 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

New British High Commissioner to Malawi Michael Nevin says while there is the need to have a “docking point” for […]

Electoral Commission pens govt over Veep role

Published on December 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) has written the Attorney General (AG) Anthony Kamanga over the controversy surrounding the appointment of Vice […]

Peoples Party candidate Aaram Beza not allowed to vote in Mzimba bye-elections

Published on October 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Peoples Party candidate Aaram Beza not allowed to vote in Mzimba Central bye-elections and was sent back, but will still […]

Peoples Party losing candidate defies party, to stand as independent

Published on September 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Despite calls by the vice president Khumbo Kachali and other Peoples Party (PP) National executive members that aspirants who lost […]