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NRB Principal Secretary addresses allegations of rigging operations at Kanengo NFRA Warehouse

By Burnett Munthali Lilongwe, Malawi – Following widespread allegations that the National Registration Bureau (NRB) was involved in electoral manipulation at the Kanengo NFRA warehouse, the Principal Secretary for the NRB, MAK Sambo, has provided detailed responses to clarify the bureau’s operations. The allegations raised concerns over the presence of NRB computers and national ID […]

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MEC Chair Justice Mtalimanja, NRB Principal Secretary Mphatso Sambo face arrest over contempt of court

By Burnett Munthali Blantyre, December 19, 2024 The High Court of Malawi in Blantyre is set to begin a crucial hearing today regarding an application to commit Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, National Registration Bureau (NRB) Principal Secretary Mphatso Sambo, and three others for contempt of court. The case, brought forward by […]

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Mphatso Augustine Sambo: From Key Witness in the 2019 Election Case to Leading the NRB in 2024 Amid Criticism

By Burnett Munthali Mphatso Augustine Sambo, who played a pivotal role as one of President Lazarus Chakwera’s witnesses in the 2019 election case, now serves as the Secretary General of the National Registration Bureau (NRB) in 2024. His leadership at the NRB has become a point of contention, as the bureau faces criticism over delays […]