Month: September 2023 Posts

Legal exposé: Why Bushiri extradition to South Africa will hit a blank wall

Sep 19, 2023 Elliot Kamangira 0 &

In this article, Elliot Kamangira, a student of law, argues that Prophet Bushiri’s case isn’t going anywhere, even when it returns to court this October 10th, because that courts already ruled that the evidence South… ...

The State of Legality of Cannabis and CBD in the UK

Oct 07, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Until recently, cannabis was heavily restricted across most of the world, including the UK. Today, marijuana is still considered a class B drug available only to certain medical patients under restrictive circumstances, while CBD is… ...

Mutharika appoints four high court judges

Oct 14, 2016 Bright Malenga 97 &

President Peter Mutharika has with immediate effect appointed four legal professionals as high court judges. According to a statement signed by Chief Secretary to the Office of President and Cabinet, to appoint the high court… ...

Sex work is legal in Malawi: CSOs hail court for backing sex workers

Sep 21, 2016 Bright Malenga 124 &

Human rights organisations in the country have commended the High Court in Zomba for freeing 19 sex workers who were convicted and fined by Dedza fourth grade magistrate court in February this year for making… ...

High Court backs sex workers, no arrests for them in Malawi

Sep 14, 2016 Bright Malenga 2 &

The High Court in Zomba has ruled that sex workers in Malawi must not be arrested when they are found in drinking joints and other recreation centres. High Court Judge Zione Ntaba made the declaration… ...

Ignorance on Malawi’s labour laws fueling abuse in work places

Sep 08, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Ignorance of labour laws among most workers is a major contributor to abusive work environment which needs more sensitization to address, Office of the Trade Union in Northern Region says. The Union’s regional organizer, Alexander… ...

Good news for prisoners and future prisoners: new law to give them a clean record

Jul 15, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 21 &

It is not really news that can make prisoners smile considering the conditions in our prisons but at least it gives a sigh of relief for the Malawians behind bars and those who will end… ...