Month: April 2020 Posts

MRA ordered to stop recruitment of officers

Apr 17, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has ordered the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to stop recruitment of officers due to reports that the tax collector recruited Democratic Party members who did not attend interviews. ACB Director Reyneck… ...

Corruption will undermine Malawi’s response to Covid-19 – Alliance

Apr 09, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The National Anti-Corruption Alliance (NACA) says thieves looking to profit from the Covid-19 pandemic will undermine Malawi’s response to the disease and deprive people of healthcare. The alliance issued the warning in a statement on… ...

Mutharika should fire any minister involved in corruption – Kalua

Mar 23, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development Kamlepo Kalua has urged President Peter Mutharika to fire any cabinet minister found involved in corruption. Kalua made the remarks on Saturday in Blantyre after the newly appointed… ...

Mutharika tells cabinet members not to abuse Malawi’s limited resources

Mar 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Peter Mutharika on Saturday warned newly appointed ministers and deputy ministers against looting public resources. The 30 ministers and deputy ministers who were appointed earlier this week were sworn in on Saturday at Sanjika… ...

Anti-Corruption Alliance holds panel discussion on corruption

Feb 18, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The National Anti-corruption Alliance on Saturday organized a panel discussion on the role of banks in ending corruption and financial crimes. The discussion under the theme “interrogating the role of the banking sector in curbing… ...

PPDA decries political interference in public procurement

Feb 13, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has pointed out political interference as one of the issues affecting public procurement. Chief Professional Development Officer (PPDA) Peter Makanga said this after a dissemination of… ...

I did not bribe the judges – Mutharika

Jan 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi President Arthu Peter Mutharika (APM) has distanced himself from from unscrupulous individuals who attempted to bribe Constitutional Court judges presiding over the presidential election case. Mutharika says he is "completely dismayed" by the alleged… ...

Malawi drops three places on corruption index

Jan 24, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi has dropped from position 120 to 123 out of 180 countries on the 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Thursday. African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC) which is affiliated to… ...

PP hits out at ACB boss

Jan 15, 2020 Lonjezo Jamu 0 &

Barely a day after Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Reyneck Matemba held a press briefing to shed more light on the attempts to bribe Constitutional Court Judges, People's Party has condemned the ACB boss for… ...

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… ...