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First by-election ballots jet in

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday took delivery of the first consignment of ballot papers for the March 17 by-elections amid initial fears of uncertainty due to flight suspensions following the Middle East conflict. But political parties and other electoral stakeholders failed to turn up to witness the process as the cargo aircraft arrived at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) at daybreak. The first tranche comprises 11 pallets of ball…

MEC Receives First Batch of Ballot Papers Ahead of March 17 By-Elections

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has received the first consignment of ballot papers ahead of the parliamentary and local government by-elections scheduled for March 17, 2026. According to MEC, the shipment arrived on Wednesday morning and includes 11 pallets of ballot papers, forming part of the materials required for the electoral process. MEC Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, confirmed that the ballot papers ha…