By Innocent Chunga:
Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) Board Member Susan Namangale has resigned.
Namangale said Wednesday that she resigned to focus on her political ambition ahead of the September 16, 2025 Local Government, Parliamentary and Presidential Elections.
She said decision was in compliance with Malawi’s legal framework regarding public office and political participation.
“I made this decision to respect the laws of the country. I want to concentrate on my political journey. I intend to contest as Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota Central Constituency,” Namangale said.
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Namangale, who was former Chess Association of Malawi (Chessam) president, was appointed to the council’s board by President Lazarus Chakwera in April this year, marking the beginning of what would have been her second term in the role.
She expressed gratitude to Chakwera for trusting her with the responsibility.
Her resignation comes at a time several individuals are declaring interest in contesting for parliamentary seats.
Namangale is among eight aspirants for Nkhotakota Central Constituency.
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Nkhotakota-based football fan Andrew Masoakhumbira has hailed Namangale for her integrity and respect for good governance principles.
“Her move shows that she understands the importance of separating political ambitions from public appointments,” he said.
Namangale, who is also known for her past engagements in women empowerment initiatives, said she was ready to take her leadership skills from the boardroom to Parliament, with a focus on development, accountability and youth engagement in Nkhotakota.
