Month: May 2025 Posts

Court discharges Mwanamveka in US$350 million case

May 08, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court’s Financial and Economic Crimes Division in Lilongwe has permanently discharged former Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanavekha, in a case involving alleged misreporting to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning a $350 million loan… ...

DPP raise concerns over Ministers’ absence in Parliament 

Aug 29, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The absence of key ministers from parliamentary proceedings has sparked concern among legislators, particularly highlighted by Joseph Mwanamvekha, the Vice President for the South of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). His recent remarks underscore the… ...

Tonse cancelled our $101 million IMF deal – Mwanamvekha  

Sep 16, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Former Malawi Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has revealed that the Tonse Alliance administration led by President Lazarus Chakwera canceled a $101 million (101 billion Kwacha) deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF) because it was negotiated… ...

Mwanamvekha granted bail in K18.4 billion case

Aug 16, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former Minister of Finance and senior member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Joseph Mwanamvekha, has been granted bail following his arrest today by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection to payment of K18.4 billion… ...

Mwanamvekha, Msaka turn down Nankhumwa

Feb 17, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu South Joseph Mwanamvekha and legislator for Machinga Lukwenu Bright Msaka have refused to be part of the Shadow Cabinet appointed by Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa.… ...

Remove examination fees for students in rural areas – Mwanamvekha

Feb 12, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu South Joseph Mwanamvekha has asked the Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Education to remove examinations fees for students in rural areas, saying many parents are failing to pay… ...

Ben Phiri freed: Court grants Malawi opposition politician bail

Dec 13, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A court in Lilongwe has granted bail to Malawi opposition politician Ben Phiri. Phiri, who is Member of Parliament for Thyolo Central and is also a member of the Democratic Progressive Party has been ordered… ...