Andrew Nyirenda Archives

Court faults Mutharika over attempt to fire Chief Justice

Aug 27, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The High Court has faulted former President Peter Mutharika and former Chief Secretary Lloyd Muhara for attempting to fire Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda. High Court judge Charles Mkandawire has ruled that Mutharika and Muhara had… ...

Government withdraws notice sending Chief Justice on leave

Jul 07, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Malawi Government has withdrawn a notice to send Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda SC on leave pending retirement. According to a press release dated 7th July, 2020 and signed by Chief Secretary of Government Zangazanga… ...

Refrain from attempts to fire judges – Malawi Law Society tells Executive

Jun 14, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has warned the Executive arm of Government to refrain from attempts to fire Judges saying such actions compromises the independence of the Judiciary. In a statement on Saturday signed by… ...

Coronavirus: Malawi Judiciary encourages out of court settlements

Mar 28, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

… Some court proceedings to be held via video conferencing The Judiciary has encouraged parties involved in various court cases to settle matters outside the courts due to the threat of the coronavirus in Malawi.… ...