It is false that MEC appointed MBC as the only official broadcaster of 2025 election results

False

Elections 2025

It is false that MEC appointed MBC as the only official broadcaster of 2025 election results

FACT-CHECKED by iVerify

May 18, 2025

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says it has not designated any media house as the exclusive broadcaster for the electoral process. MEC says it will issue an open call for media accreditation to all media outlets wishing to cover various stages of the elections, including activities at the Main Tally Centre.

Claim

Malawi Electoral Commission has appointed Malawi Broadcasting Corporation as the only official broadcaster of election results

Rating Justification

iVerify Malawi verified the information in the claim and determined that it is false. To arrive at this verdict, iVerify Malawi used information that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) provided on the issue. MEC spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa said the Commission has not appointed any media house as official media house or broadcaster for the election results. Mwafulirwa said the Commission will issue an open call for media accreditation and all interested media outlets will be given a chance to cover the electoral process including having access to the Main Tally Centre, where official election results are announced.

Evidence and References

MEC Spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa on the issue:

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) wishes to categorically refute circulating claims by Malawi Voice that it has appointed the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) as the sole broadcaster for the 2025 General Elections. This information is false and misleading. The Commission has not designated any media house, including MBC, as the exclusive broadcaster for the electoral process.

MEC reiterates its commitment to transparency and inclusive media participation. In due course, the Commission will issue an open call for media accreditation to all interested registered media houses—public, private, and community-based—who wish to cover various stages of the elections, including activities at the Main Tally Centre. This process will be conducted in a fair and non-discriminatory manner to ensure balanced and credible coverage.

The Commission is urging all stakeholders to rely on official MEC channel for verified electoral information.

Sangwani Mwafulirwa

Director, Media and Public Relations

Malawi Electoral Commission

Chisankho House

Private Bag 113
Lilongwe, Malawi

CELL: 0 999 274 304, 0881 375 349

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