President Chakwera Establishes Commission of Inquiry on Nthungwa Plane Crash
After mounting public pressure, President Lazarus Chakwera has set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the plane crash at Nthungwa in Mzimba, which tragically claimed the life of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and eight others.
The commission is tasked with delivering a comprehensive report, including findings and recommendations, to President Chakwera by or before November 30, 2024.
The commission will be chaired by Justice Jabbar Alide, with the following members:
Monsignor Patrick Thawale
Pastor Toney Nyirenda
Bishop Mary Nkosi
Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise
Inkosi yamakosi Mbelwa V
Senior Chief Makwangwala
Mr. Justin Mkandawire
Brigadier Cosgrove Mituka (Retired)
Mrs. Emma Kaliya
Mr. Sylvester Namiwa
Mr. Dixie Kwatani
Professor Nyengo Mkandawire
Mr. Allan Chinula SC
Mrs. Esther Chioko
Mrs. Nimia Kambiri Mzembe
Mrs. Lidia Chiotha
Dr. Ruth Mwandira
Mrs. Mirriam Wemba
The Secretary of the Commission is Mr. Chizaso Nyirongo, and His Worship Paul Chiotcha.
The appointed members will take their oath of office on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.
