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Ben Phiri supports amendment of Corrupt Practices Act

Jul 21, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Legislator Ben Phiri, who is on bail on allegation of corruption, has supported efforts to amend the Corrupt Practices Act in order to enhance the independence of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). This morning in Parliament, Member… ...

HRDC calls for independent forensic audit at Accountant General

Jul 21, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have called upon government to conduct an independent forensic audit at the Accountant General’s Office to determine the scope of fraud and to put in place measures to safeguard public… ...

Malawi Parliament adopts motion on independence of ACB

Jul 21, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Parliament has adopted a motion allowing the tabling of a bill which will amend the Corrupt Practices Act to remove the requirement for Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to first seek consent from Director of Public… ...

Human rights groups to hold demos to push Chakwera to remove presidential immunity

Jul 19, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Over five civil society organisations together with several human rights activists have announced plans to hold demonstrations aimed at forcing President Lazarus Chakwera to remove presidential immunity. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives… ...

Chakwera shielding Mkaka: Refuses to suspend embattled Minister

Jul 19, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is allegedly shielding his Minister of Natural Resources Eisenhower Mkaka following serious allegations of fraud and corruption that connects him with business tycoon Zuneth Sattar. There are strong allegations supported by… ...

Chief director, former Homeland Security PS arrested over corruption

Jul 18, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Chief Director in the Ministry of Homeland Security Kennedy Nkhoma and former Principal Secretary for Homeland Security Samuel Madula have been arrested over abuse of office in the awarding of a contract for the supply… ...

Kenani U-turns on Mkaka

Jul 18, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Mkaka (L) with Kenani in 2021 After appearing to defend Minister of Natural Resources Eisenhower Mkaka yesterday, social commentator Onjezani Kenani has today demanded Mkaka to provide proof to Malawians that the minister’s Mercedes Benz… ...

Talking Blues: There’s no point crying over spilt sour milk

Jul 17, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 1 &

“…..I believe it is important for me to inform you that apart from the Vice-President, whose alleged involvement was already made public three weeks ago, no member of my Cabinet appears on the Bureau’s list… ...

Mkaka asked to explain his Mercedes Benz

Jul 16, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawians are calling on Minister of Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change Eisenhower Mkaka to explain his Mercedes Benz following serious allegations that it was donated to him by business kingpin Zuneth Sattar. Mkaka… ...

Former Homeland Security Minister Nicholas Dausi arrested

Jul 15, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Homeland Security Minister, Nicholas Dausi, has been arrested over his alleged involvement in the awarding of a contract for the supply of uniforms and equipment to Malawi Prison Services. The Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) has… ...

UK donates vehicles to ACB

Jul 15, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The British High Commission has donated two vehicles to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to help the bureau tackle organised corruption The UK has also donated one vehicle to the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) which is… ...

Muhara and Mulli charged, granted bail

Jul 13, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Former Secretary to President and Cabinet Lloyd Muhara and businessman Leston Mulli have been charged with abuse of office and conspiracy to defraud. Meanwhile, the two suspects have been granted bail. The state alleges that… ...

Chakwera approved two contracts given to Sattar – Report

Jul 13, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Businessperson Zuneth Sattar was found with several Malawi Government internal documents at his house in the United Kingdom, including a letter dated 30th September 2020 which showed that Chakwera had given a go ahead to… ...

Muhara, Mulli arrested

Jul 12, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Police have arrested former Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet (SPC) Lloyd Muhara and businessperson Leston Mulli. Muhara who served as SPC during the Peter Mutharika administration and Mulli who heads… ...

Chakwera accused of controlling ACB

Jul 12, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announced last month that it would arrest four people in connection to the Zuneth Sattar corruption case but the suspects are yet to be arrested, leading to fears that President Lazarus… ...