Month: February 2020 Posts

Police intensify security in Ntchisi

Feb 02, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Police in Ntchisi have intensified security operations ahead of the court's judgment in the presidential elections case. Public relations officer for Ntchisi police station, Richard Kaponda, said the officer in-charge for Ntchisi Ulemu Kaluwa attended… ...

Three roads to be closed for elections case ruling

Feb 01, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Police will close three roads in Lilongwe on Monday to facilitate the smooth delivery of the ruling in the presidential elections case. In a statement on Friday, National Police spokesperson James Kadadzera said… ...

Police officers pray for peace

Jan 30, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

As the country awaits the court's judgment in the presidential election case, Police in Mulanje on Monday held prayers asking for God's protection peace and unity. During the sermon, the Station Officer, Senior Superintendent Gladson… ...

Malawi presidential elections case ruling Monday

Jan 28, 2020 Russell Kondowe 1 &

The Constitutional Court will deliver its ruling in the high profile presidential case on Monday, 3rd February, 2020 at Lilongwe District Registry of the High Court. High Court Registrar Agnes Patemba has confirmed saying proceedings… ...

Police, Army ready to keep peace – Govt  

Jan 28, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Government has assured the public that there is going to be peace, law and order before, during or after the Constitutional Court ruling in the presidential elections case. According to the Minister of Information, Civic… ...

Mpinganjira’s lawyers fail to show up for inter-partes hearing

Jan 27, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Lawyers for bribery suspect Thom Mpinganjira failed to show up at the High Court in Blantyre today for an inter-partes hearing on the court order that led to Mpinganjira’s midnight release from police custody. High… ...

Mutharika condemns attempts to bribe judges

Jan 25, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

President Peter Mutharika has condemned attempts to bribe the five judges presiding over the presidential elections case. In a statement signed by Samuel Tembenu who is one of the president’s lawyers, Mutharika says he has… ...

No coalition with MCP – Muluzi

Jan 25, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi says his meeting with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera was not about a possible alliance. Speaking in an interview with Zodiak Radio, Muluzi said their discussions… ...

NICE steps up efforts to promote peace

Jan 25, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) has been conducting a series of peace building workshops throughout the country as one way of promoting peace and co-existence in the country. Speaking on Friday after a workshop… ...

FDH Bank boss Mpinganjira arrested over attempts to bribe judges

Jan 22, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested FDH Bank Chief Executive Officer Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira following attempts to bribe five Constitutional Court judges presiding over the Presidential Elections Case. ACB spokesperson Egrita Ndala has confirmed the… ...

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… ...

Malawians eager to know politicians who attempted to bribe judges

Jan 13, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Malawians are expressing eagerness to know politicians who attempted to bribe judges for a favourable outcome in the presidential elections case. Chief justice Andrew Nyirenda has reported to the Anti-corruption Bureau to investigate the bribery… ...

Kabwila denies intimidating judges

Jan 13, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

…. Bail ruling set for Tuesday UTM member Jessie Kabwila has denied threatening Constitutional Court judges presiding over the presidential elections case. Kabwila appeared at Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court today where she was charged with proposing… ...

ACB investigates efforts to bribe judges

Jan 13, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is investigating claims that there are attempts to bribe the Constitutional Court Judges presiding over the presidential elections case. Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda asked the bureau to investigate claims by the… ...

Let’s place our trust in Jesus Christ – Chakwera

Dec 25, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera has urged his followers to place their trust in Jesus Christ as they await for judgment from the Constitutional Court in the presidential elections case. Chakwera said this… ...