Month: June 2022 Posts

Malawi Court bars ACB from arresting Zuneth Sattar’s handyman

Jun 17, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

High Court Judge Redson Kapindu has stopped the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) from re-arresting businessman Ashok Nair who is Zuneth Sattar’s associate. Kapindu has made the ruling today in Lilongwe following judicial review application that was… ...

Malawi Supreme Court saves Kezzie Msukwa from ACB

Jun 13, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa has obtained a stay order from Supreme Court of Appeal stopping the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) from arresting, investigating and prosecuting him. Justice Frank Kapanda has granted Msukwa the ex-party… ...

Msukwa summoned by ACB

Jun 09, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa has been summoned to appear before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday. ACB  invited Msukwa to their offices for cautioning on Thursday but Msukwa through his lawyers told the… ...

Malawi High Court accuses ex-Minister Kezzie Msukwa of court-shopping

Jun 03, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The High Court has faulted former Cabinet Minister Kezzie Msukwa for court-shopping in his judicial review case which was first filed in Zomba before being transferred to Lilongwe. Judge Redson Kapindu said this in his… ...

Court faults Malawi Police over handcuffs

May 31, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

High Court Judge Redson Kapindu has faulted officers for using handcuffs in arresting suspects who are sick or are not evading arrest. Kapindu said this in his ruling delivered yesterday in a case in which… ...

Sattargate: Malawi High Court rules against Sattar’s associate

May 30, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi High Court has dismissed a request by former cabinet minister Kezzie Msukwa and Ashok Nair Sreedharan, a close associate of Zuneth Sattar, who wanted their case to be dismissed on the basis that… ...

Msukwa tried to evade arrest, ACB alleges

Mar 22, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says former Minister Kezzie Msukwa attempted to evade arrest by moving from one hospital to another after the bureau had obtained a warrant of arrest against him. Msukwa on Monday together with… ...

Protesters storm court to demand ‘justice’ for Msukwa, Ashok Nair

Mar 14, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Protesters gathered at High Court in Lilongwe today to demand “justice” for businessperson Ashok Nair and former Lands Minister Kezzie Msukwa who are accused of corruption. Today, the High Court was expected to hear a… ...

Kezzie Msukwa removed as Chief Whip in Parliament

Feb 02, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa has been fired as Government Chief Whip in Parliament amid allegations that he received millions in bribes to facilitate the sale of land. Msukwa is Member of Parliament for… ...

Chakwera dissolves cabinet

Jan 24, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved his cabinet, saying the move is a demonstration of his resolve to confront all forms of lawless conduct by public officials. Chakwera made the announcement during a national address tonight.… ...

Chakwera’s failure to fire minister Msukwa irks activists

Jan 19, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Mzuzu Youth Anti-Corruption Movement says it is disappointed with the president`s failure to listen to voices of wisdom which are urging him to fire Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa. The organization has released a statement… ...

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… ...

Chakwera yet to fire corrupt-charged minister

Jan 02, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera is yet to fire Minister of Lands Kezzie Msukwa who is accused of corruption. Msukwa was arrested on Friday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) but was yesterday freed following a controversial stay… ...

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… ...

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… ...