Month: May 2021 Posts

Talking Blues: Give us today our Martha Chizuma

May 16, 2021 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“As a country, we are too comfortable with corruption, and my vision is to break that.” - Martha Chizuma Horace, in his ode titled “Ad Romanos” says: “Quid non damnosa dies imminuit? Aetas parentum pejor… ...

Criminals must not be given an inch: Law Professor backs Martha Chizuma

May 14, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Law professor Danwood Chirwa has backed Martha Chizuma, saying she will likely turn the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into a powerful force against corruption if confirmed as ACB director general. He was reacting to the Public… ...

Only PAC has power to confirm ACB director – Kasambara

May 14, 2021 Russell Kondowe 2 &

Lawyer Ralph Kasambara says the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) is the only one mandated to confirm the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and such power cannot be taken over by the whole National… ...

MPs have denied Malawians the services of a strong warrior – Chakwera  

May 12, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says Public Appointments Committee (PAC) has denied Malawians the services of a strong warrior by rejecting the appointment of Martha Chizuma as Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general. The president made the remarks… ...

Chimwendo wants detailed report on Chizuma’s rejection

May 12, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Leader of the House Richard Chimwendo Banda will move a motion in Parliament this morning demanding a detailed report from the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) over its decision to reject Martha Chizuma’s appointment. PAC yesterday… ...

Malawians suspect foul play in Chizuma’s rejection

May 11, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawians have questioned Members of Parliament’s decision to reject the appointment of Martha Chizuma as Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) boss. Chizuma appeared before Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament this morning for confirmation following her appointment… ...

HRDC’s pro-Chizuma demos set for May 18

May 11, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) will conduct demonstrations on  May 18 to demand the confirmation of Martha Chizuma as Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General. The grouping has notified Lilongwe City Council and   Inspector General of… ...