DPP dealt another blow as High Court quashes appointment of its MEC Commissioners

Probably whoever said ‘imfa siithawika’ (death is inescapable) did not lie! Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Commissioners at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners, Linda Kunje and Dr. Jean Mathanga, might have successfully challenged rescission of their appointment at the High Court, but they have fallen short of maintaining their seats they heard dear to. On […]

Stakeholders should find ways of improving future elections – MEC

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner Arthur Nanthulu  has said although the 2020 Fresh Presidential elections were fair and credible, elections stakeholders should find ways of improving future elections. He was speaking  at the opening of a review meeting in Liwonde, Machinga and MEC  is reviewing the June 23 Fresh Presidential election in six districts in […]

Court summons 4 MEC Commissioners to explain their appointment 

Four Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners have received summons from the High Court to explain how they were appointed and they are meeting their lawyers on the matter. This was revealed by MEC chairperson Dr Chifundo Kachale during the Thursday night press briefing in Lilongwe. “I can confirm that four commissioners are not present here […]

Malawi boxing association banned by world boxing body

Malawi Boxing Association (Maba) has been banned by Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) from holding any boxing acitivity for flouting the world amateur boxing body’s statutes on elections. AIBA made the decision following an executive meeting held on July 15 this year. According to the statement made available to Nyasa Times, the suspension which is with […]

Sakala floors Nanthuru to win Malawi Boxing Association presidency

Former Malawi Boxing Association (Maba) vice president Henry Sakala Saturday rose to the helm of the boxing body after defeating former general secretary Arthur Nanthulu during an annual general meeting held at Sun Village Hotel in Liwonde. The Lilongwe based Sakala, who has served as a boxing official for over a decade defeated his rival […]