The Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday upheld the High Court order that a fresh presidential election be held within 150 days from February 3 this year.

The speculation is over, President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has chosen Atupele Austin Muluzi as his running mate for the July 2 fresh Presidential poll.

One of the independent candidates for July 2 Presidential poll, Phunziro Mvula, has given up the race for the number one job in the country, while another indepencdent Smart Swira has been rejectd by MEC because he did not meet the required standards.

Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed a Presidential Task Force on Covid-19.