Month: January 2020 Posts

Commonwealth lawyers call for independent investigations into bribery allegations

Jan 15, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Commonwealth Lawyers Association has demanded a full and independent investigation into allegations of bribery of Constitutional Court judges. In a statement on Tuesday, the association also emphasisied on the importance of the independence of… ...

We are accused of targeting DPP members – Matemba

Jan 15, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Reyneck Matemba has rejected claims that the bureau favours the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) saying DPP members also complain that the ACB targets them. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

ACB staff warned against working at night

Jan 14, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has advised employees to knock off by 5:30pm and alert their bosses about any threats they receive. ACBd Director General, Reyneck Matemba, issued the alert in a memo on Monday. Matemba… ...

Anti-corruption alliance wants foreigner to monitor bribery investigations

Jan 14, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

The Alliance Against Serious and Organised Corruption has called on the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to appoint a monitor from outside Malawi to observe investigations into allegations that some people attempted to bribe Constitutional Court judges.… ...

Malawians question Reserve Bank’s K1.1b water chiller tender

Jan 09, 2020 Russell Kondowe 2 &

Malawians have asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate Reserve Bank of Malawi’s K1.1 billion contract for the supply of water chiller plants, saying they are suspecting foul play. The bank has engaged Anderson Engineering for… ...

Mutharika disappointed over favouritism in maize distribution

Jan 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has expressed concern over reports of favouritism in the distribution of food aid in the country. Speaking in his New Year’s address, the Malawi leader said he has received reports that some… ...

Govt to target assets bought with stolen funds

Dec 10, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Government says it will ensure anyone convicted of corruption related crimes is stripped of their assets, including property bought before the crime was committed. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Honourable Bright Msaka SC said… ...