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Court to deliver ruling in DPP elections case today

Nov 26, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court sitting as a Constitutional Court will deliver its ruling today on whether the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) elections case should be dismissed or not. In the case, the DPP wants the June… ...

Lawyer Lusungu Gondwe barred from representing Mpinganjira

Nov 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Lawyer Lusungu Gondwe and Ritz Attorneys should not represent convicted businessperson Thom Mpinganjira in the case the businessperson is seeking bail pending appeal of his conviction, the High Court has ruled. High Court Judge John… ...

Judiciary asked to render a hand in fight against human trafficking

Nov 15, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Global Hope Organization (GLOHOMO) has called for speedy trial of cases of trafficking in persons. Speaking on Thursday in Lilongwe during the interface meeting with some Malawi Judges and magistrates, Glohomo Executive Director Caleb Thole… ...

Judge wants Malawi defilement law changed to protect boy child

Oct 27, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A High Court Judge says the defilement law in Malawi is problematic because it criminalises consensual sex between teenagers who are close in age. High Court Judge, Vikochi Chima, said this in a ruling for… ...

Inside Patemba’s rise to becoming Chakwera’s favourite

Jul 11, 2021 Aubrey Makina 0 &

…decided on billions paid to Chakwera and Chilima …promoted to High Court judge then diplomatic post in a year Just three months after deciding on the amount of money that had to be paid to… ...

Parliament passes bill creating position of Deputy Chief Justice

Jul 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Parliament has passed the Constitution Amendment Bill which creates the position of Deputy Chief Justice at the Judiciary. The bill initially had a clause that said the president could appoint Judges on contract with the… ...

MHRC commends Judiciary for stiff sentences against rapists

May 04, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has praised the Judiciary for imposing sentences of 30 years or more against rapists. MHRC has said this in a statement signed by executive secretary Habiba Osman and dated… ...