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… ...

Anti-corruption Alliance demands implementation of ATI

Dec 05, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The National Alliance against Corruption has called for implementation of Access to Information (ATI) act to allow people in the country get information without difficulties. Chairperson of the Alliance, Moses Mkandawire said on Wednesday that… ...

Chimulirenji defends request for K100 million

Nov 15, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

Vice President Everton Chimulirenji has described as a normal transaction his request to transfer to an FDH Bank account K100 million for trips within Malawi. In a statement on Thursday, Chimulirenji, through his spokesperson Charles… ...

Chimulirenji the extravagant: Demands K100 million for trips within Malawi for November

Nov 14, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Everton Chimulirenji has been accused of extravagance following revelations that he demanded K100 million for trips within Malawi during the month November. The Vice President demanded the money earlier this month saying it… ...

State House distances Malawi First Lady from K7.8 billion contract

Nov 06, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The State House has dismissed claims that First Lady Madame Gertrude Mutharika owns a ghost company that was awarded a K7.8 billion contract. Presidential spokesperson Mgeme Kalirani made the remarks following statements on social media… ...

ACB rebukes Uladi Mussa for insulting its officers

Nov 05, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has rebuked former Presidential Advisor Uladi Mussa for insulting the bureau’s officers. In a statement on Monday, ACB Director General Reyneck Matemba warned Mussa against intimidating the bureau. Mussa, who is… ...

Germany calls for zero tolerance on corruption

Oct 30, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Germany says zero tolerance against corruption is an important precondition for developing Malawi to the benefit of its people. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Head of Division for Southern Africa, Alois Schneider… ...

Ex-Mutharika aide Mussa to stand trial on corruption charges

Oct 29, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Former presidential advisor on parliamentary affairs Uladi Mussa has been found with a case to answer on corruption related charges. According to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, on 21st October, 2019, the High Court in Lilongwe ordered… ...

Malawi Government Continues Investigation into Illegal Forex Externalisation

Oct 21, 2019 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

At the Financial Services Lawyers conference held at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi on September 23, the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), Dr. Grant Kabango, revealed that several multinational companies are now… ...