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Mec, NRB announce registration relief

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) have announced a supplementary voter registration exercise aimed at addressing challenges faced during the initial registration phases. The exercise is expected to run between early January and February 2025. The decision follows a High Court order issued in October mandating the NRB to ensure […]

Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi

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