Month: January 2022 Posts

Law professor lays into Chakwera

Jan 08, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Professor Danwood Chirwa has laid into President Lazarus Chakwera for attending a birthday party on New Year’s Eve, saying he has never seen an African president so gluttonous. Chirwa has also described the party as… ...

Chakwera defends corrupt charged Minister

Jan 08, 2022 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is said to have backed Kezzie Msukwa, a cabinet minister who faces fraud and corruption charges. Chakwera’s decision to retain the minister despite the charges has been interpreted as message by… ...

Chilima, UTM booed

Jan 07, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawians in Lilongwe booed Vice President Saulos Chilima and the UTM in apparent dissatisfaction with the Tonse Alliance over its failure to fulfill promises and improve the economy. A UTM bus passing through the streets… ...

Malawi Law Society faults Judge Ntaba’s ruling

Jan 02, 2022 Cyrus Bengo 1 &

The Malawi Law society (MLS) has argued that the decision of Zomba High Court judge Zione Ntaba to suspend the arrest of Lands Minister Kezzie Msukwa was wrong. Msukwa was arrested by Anti- corruption Bureau… ...

Talking Blues: Open letter to President Chakwera

Jan 02, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 1 &

Good day, Mr. President, When these few lines reach you, I hope they find you in the best of health. I am writing to reiterate a few issues that I feel are not getting the… ...

Court suspends Malawi Lands Minister’s arrest

Jan 01, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

…Court order granted in Zomba but claimant and defendant based in Lilongwe Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa has obtained a stay from the High Court in Zomba against his own arrest, with the Court faulting… ...

Warrant of arrest issued for Malawi Minister of Lands

Dec 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa is accused of receiving K23 million and a Mercedes Benz in bribes in order to facilitate land deals. A warrant of arrest dated 29 December shows that Msukwa committed… ...