Month: August 2022 Posts

Malawi Judicial Service Commission is too damaged to discipline corrupt judges — Law Professor

Aug 06, 2022 Danwood M Chirwa 0 &

Fellow Malawians, do not underestimate the depth of corruption and unprofessional conduct within the Malawian judiciary that was being talked about earlier this week. It goes really deep. This is a problem practising lawyers have… ...

‘Chizuma is now alone in corruption fight’

Jan 11, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A legal analyst has urged Malawians to support Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma saying she is all alone in the fight against corruption and looting in Malawi. Not long ago, the trio of… ...

Malawi Attorney General giving himself powers he does not have, says law professor

Jan 11, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

A professor of law says Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda is claiming amnesty powers which he does not have at law and which will allow him to be legislator, criminal investigator, prosecutor and judge. According… ...

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… ...

Talking Blues: Half a loaf or none?

Sep 19, 2021 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

Danwood Chirwa “Our lawyers don’t even understand what pro bono means and have priced themselves out of reach from even the more than average Malawian. They have no business talking about their role in enhancing… ...

Criminals must not be given an inch: Law Professor backs Martha Chizuma

May 14, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Law professor Danwood Chirwa has backed Martha Chizuma, saying she will likely turn the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into a powerful force against corruption if confirmed as ACB director general. He was reacting to the Public… ...

There’s no leadership skills in Chakwera, he’s all empty talk – writes Prof. Danwood Chirwa

Feb 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

Malawians are riding the tide of misplaced outrage once again, which is itself outrageous. Party functionaries, in a bid to divert attention from the real culprit, who is one and at the top, have invaded… ...