Malawi’s Afro-pop star Maskal and top selling musicians Lucius Banda and Mlaka Maliro are among the 287 service providers who have been accredited to assist in the delivery of the civic and voter education ahead of the 2014 tripartite elections. In an effort to promote and raise awareness of the elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission […]
The Malawi government has disclosed that it will set aside not less MK14.2 billion to finance the forthcoming second tripartite general elections since the dawn of multiparty politics in 1994. Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Cornelius Mwalwanda disclosed this during the second 2013/14 pre-budget consultations at Mzuzu Hotel on Wednesday. However, Mwalwanda did not disclose […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) says it has shelved plans regarding the implementation of the biometric voter registration system, saying it will, for the purposes of the 2014 tripartite elections, use the current paper-based solution of capturing voters in the field. Chief elections officer, Willy Kalonga, said in a news statement made available to Nyasa […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has adopted the use of Electronic Biometric Voter Registration System in the country in order to address the enormous challenges the commission has been experiencing in maintaining a credible voters roll. A Biometric Voter Registration involves the use of biometric technologies with the use of computers, fingerprint scanners and digital […]
Pressure in mounting on Malawi President Joyce Banda to intervene and ensure that the passing of the harmonized electoral law is given priority in the current sitting of parliament, a move that would allow the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and all other stakeholders to push ahead in preparations for 2014 tripartite elections. The pressure from […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has stepped up its preparations for the 2014 tripartite elections by seeking to engage stringers (reporters) to cover the polls. The stringers will be stationed at district councils and are expected to come up with professional, balanced, equitable and impartial stories on the elections, according to a vacancy announcement by […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) wrapped up its countrywide public hearing exercise on ward demarcations last week satisfied with the turn out and participation of the stakeholders. The electoral body embarked on the exercise on December 19 last year to solicit views from the public and stakeholders on the ward boundaries that were produced following […]
Malawi President Joyce Banda has called on donors to help the developing country in funding to enable it hold three elections ”the presidential, parliamentary and local government” next year. Banda sounded the appeal in Parliament on Friday during her State opening address. “Mr. Speaker, Sir, a Bill on tripartite elections was passed in this august […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dispelled reports that it has banned use of first, middle and nick names on ballot papers ahead of next year’s tripartite elections in order to give the incumbent President Joyce Banda an edge over her contestants, saying candidates are free to use names of their choice but such names […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said it will not provide transfer certificates to voters who have registered in one ward and want to vote in another because the process will complicate matters. One of MEC’s Commissioners, Nancy Tembo disclosed this Friday during a public hearing on ward demarcation for Zomba City Council. “Experience has shown […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has postponed its public hearings on ward demarcations for Mangochi Town and Luchenza Municipal Council which were scheduled for next Tuesday, 29th January and Friday, 1st February, respectively. MEC Chief Elections Officer, Willie Kalonga, said the postponement has come about in order to give more room for consultations on the […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has expressed disappointment at the low turn-out of Members of Parliament at ward demarcation hearings across the country. Commissioner, Gloria Chingota made the sentiments during a ward demarcation public hearing for Blantyre City on Tuesday at the Civic Centre. “We wonder if MPs are concerned over how their constituencies are […]
Electoral stakeholders in Malawi have finalized making recommendations that seek to harmonize the country’s electoral laws so that they should be in tandem with tripartite elections the country is expected to hold in 2014. The Malawi Electoral Commission’s commissioner, Nancy Tembo says if approved the recommendations which have already been presented to the office of […]
As Malawi Electoral Commission is moving around districts across the country to get feedback on ward demarcations, stakeholders are asking for additional polling centers to satisfy the wishes of the electorate. This was revealed on Monday at Blantyre District Council as chiefs and political party representatives asked for more voting centres, a concern that was […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it will soon start reviewing its 2009 Civic and Voter Education Strategy Document to ensure maximum involvement and participation of stakeholders in the 2014 tripartite elections. The civic and voter strategy for 2009 gave a strategic direction of the conduct of voter and civic education in order to minimize […]
As the country prepares for the 2014 Tripartite Elections, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has planned nationwide public hearings on ward demarcations to take place between January 14 and February 14, 2013 according to a statement signed by its chief elections officer, Willie Kalonga. The statement says the commission is continuing with the public hearings […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said it is determined and geared to ensure that the 2014 tripartite elections should be a yard stick to other countries. MEC Chairperson, Justice Maxon Mbendera, SC, made the remarks Wednesday in Kasungu during a public hearing on ward demarcation. Parliament last month passed the Tripartite Elections Bill to provide […]
The Malawi Council of Churches (MCC), speaking on behalf of the voiceless, has said the move taken by President Joyce Banda to rescind her appointment of Vice President Khumbo Kachali as overseer for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is commendable. In a statement released Thursday, the country’s biggest ecumenical Christian body says the development has […]