Russell Kondowe, Author at Malawi 24

Chilima’s convoy attacked

May 29, 2020 2

Thugs in Mulanje today attacked Vice President Saulos Chilima’s convoy as the Tonse Alliance runningmate was on the campaign trail. Chilima’s convoy was attacked at Chiringa in Mulanje and police had to fire teargas to… ...

New MEC Commissioners: Mutharika requests names of nominees

May 27, 2020 1

President Peter Mutharika has asked political parties to submit names of persons for possible appointment as commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Presidential Press Secretary Mgeme Kalilani said Mutharika wrote the parties on Tuesday… ...

Mphwiyo, 18 others to stand trial over cashgate

May 26, 2020 0

The High Court in Lilongwe has ruled that former budget director Paul Mphiwyo and 18 other people have a case to answer on various charges in connection to the K2.4 billion cashgate. Justice Esmie Chombo… ...

Mutharika approves Ansah’s resignation

May 22, 2020 0

President Peter Mutharika has accepted the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Dr Jane Ansah. Mutharika’s spokesperson Presidential Press Secretary Mgeme Kalilani has confirmed. According to Kalilani, Mutharika has described Ansah a distinguished… ...