Month: October 2020 Posts

The State of Legality of Cannabis and CBD in the UK

Oct 07, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Until recently, cannabis was heavily restricted across most of the world, including the UK. Today, marijuana is still considered a class B drug available only to certain medical patients under restrictive circumstances, while CBD is… ...

Mutharika appoints four high court judges

Oct 14, 2016 Bright Malenga 97 &

President Peter Mutharika has with immediate effect appointed four legal professionals as high court judges. According to a statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Office of President and Cabinet, to appoint the high court… ...

Sex work is legal in Malawi: CSOs hail court for backing sex workers

Sep 21, 2016 Bright Malenga 124 &

Human rights organisations in the country have commended the High Court in Zomba for freeing 19 sex workers who were convicted and fined by Dedza fourth grade magistrate court in February this year for making… ...

High Court backs sex workers, no arrests for them in Malawi

Sep 14, 2016 Bright Malenga 2 &

The High Court in Zomba has ruled that sex workers in Malawi must not be arrested when they are found in drinking joints and other recreation centres. High Court Judge Zione Ntaba made the declaration… ...

Ignorance on Malawi’s labour laws fueling abuse in work places

Sep 08, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Ignorance of labour laws among most workers is a major contributor to abusive work environment which needs more sensitization to address, Office of the Trade Union in Northern Region says. The Union’s regional organizer, Alexander… ...

Good news for prisoners and future prisoners: new law to give them a clean record

Jul 15, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 21 &

It is not really news that can make prisoners smile considering the conditions in our prisons but at least it gives a sigh of relief for the Malawians behind bars and those who will end… ...

Malawi told to change laws and save millions

May 23, 2016 Macmillan Mhone 10 &

The Malawi government has been urged to change laws on immigration and save millions of Kwacha. According to Centre for Human Rights Education Advice and Assistance (CHREAA), government loses about K4 million when it choose… ...

Foreigners to access legal services in SA

May 16, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 30 &

Malawians and other foreigners living in South Africa will now access all the legal and public services they need to navigate life in the country via a new service. Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), an organisation… ...

Industrial court to start hearing cases

Apr 04, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 3 &

The judiciary has assured Malawians that employment cases will now be handled at a quick pace following the swearing in of Industrial Relations Court (IRC) panelists. Judiciary spokesperson Mlenga Mvula said lack of employees’ and… ...

Malawian children remain in trouble

Mar 06, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 5 &

Former justice of the Child Justice Court Esmie Tembenu has stressed the need for the country to protect children from all forms of abuse. This comes at a time when some Non-Governmental Organisations expressed worry… ...

Wapona Kita caught pants down! Fails to bribe brave police officers

Feb 04, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 497 &

Malawi’s renowned lawyer Wapona Kita found himself in hot soup with the law while in Balaka but was let scot-free by brave Malawi Police officers who refused to be bribed by the dishonoured lawyer. Kita… ...

‘Forgive me. I’m HIV positive’- Man pleads with court

Dec 13, 2015 Martha Chikoti 58 &

Despite asking for a lenient sentence because he is on ARV treatment, 41 year-old Paul Rita will spend five years in prison after a Malawian court found him guilty of theft and burglary. According to Assistant Public… ...

Two gays arrested while having sex in Malawi

Dec 09, 2015 Luke Bisani 308 &

Police in Malawi's capital Lilongwe have arrested two men for allegedly having sexual intercourse, Malawi24 can report. The two, Cuthbert Kulemela, 19, and Kelvin Gonani, 39, were reportedly netted when they were romping each other  at… ...

Two Malawian women arrested for possessing marijuana

Dec 08, 2015 Thula Chisamba 68 &

Malawi police Mzimba district have nabbed two women on charges of being found in possession of about 45 kilograms of Chamba. According to Police publicist for the district, Constable Kanjauso, the two are 34 year-old… ...

Malawi Police for more arrests this festive season

Dec 08, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 4 &

As the police are conducting a sweeping exercise in order to intensify security during the festive season, Limbe Police say the exercise is going on well as they have been able to arrest some wanted… ...