Month: September 2021 Posts

CDEDI demands further probe into fuel deals

Sep 14, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A rights group has demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to conduct a further probe into the fuel deals at National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), saying the initial probe ignored allegations that NOCMA’s preferred suppliers… ...

NOCMA given go-ahead to award fuel supply contracts

Aug 06, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has given National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA) a go-ahead to award fuel supply contracts to successful bidders. In a notice dated 6 August, ACB Director General Martha Chizuma has… ...

Mutharika not interviewed after feeling unwell

Jul 28, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika’s interview with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) failed to take place this morning as the former president is reportedly unwell. The ACB was expected to interview Mutharika today over allegations that his… ...

ACB not investigating public officers involved in charcoal trade – Chizuma

Jul 13, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma says despite allegations that public officers receive bribes to enable the illegal charcoal trade, the bureau has not received any complaint to investigate the issue. Chizuma said this… ...

‘Malawians are being oppressed socially and economically under Chakwera’

Jul 06, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A rights group says Malawians are being subjected to human rights abuses and are being oppressed socially and economically by the Tonse Alliance administration led by President Lazarus Chakwera. Centre for Democracy and Economic Development… ...

Talking Blues: How long shall we pamper the corrupt?

Jul 05, 2021 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they… ...

Corruption at ACB: K42m paid as oil kickbacks

Jun 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Public officers reportedly received K42 million to approve the fuel supply deals. Allegations of corruption over the fuel supply deal have been directed at Officers at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) This week, the bureau which… ...

ACB launches probe into fuel procurement

Jun 09, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has stopped National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA) from dealing with procurement processes towards award of fuel contracts as the bureau is investigating fuel procurement process. ACB Principal public Relations… ...

Chizuma urged to start with crimes committed during Tonse regime  

Jun 08, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma have been urged to start with investigating crimes committed during the period Tonse Alliance has been in power. Professor Danwood Chirwa made the call yesterday. He noted that… ...

Talking Blues: One step forward, two steps backwards

Jun 06, 2021 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“Success is brought by continued labour and continued watchfulness. We must struggle on, not for one moment hesitate, nor take one backward step.” - William Jennings Bryan US Secretary of State 1860 - 1925 The… ...

Former BWB CEO faulted for not paying rentals at company house

Jun 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Office of the Ombudsman has faulted former Blantyre Water Board (BWB) boss Eng. Daniel Chaweza for staying at the company house for three years without paying rent and for getting an allocation of 1100… ...

33 employees fired at Tobacco Commission over illegal recruitment

Jun 01, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Tobacco Commission (TC) has fired 33 employees, including several workers named in an Ombudsman report as having joined the commission without any interviews. The firing of the 33 follows a personnel audit conducted by the… ...

Chizuma ends tenure as Ombudsman

May 31, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Ombudsman Martha Chizuma has left the role today to take up the position of Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Chizuma who is widely praised for fighting office abuse and maladministration in the public… ...

Development partners welcome Chizuma appointment

May 20, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Development partners have welcomed the hiring of new Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma and have said they are committed to continue engaging the bureau in the fight against serious and organized corruption. Ambassadors… ...

Chizuma’s confirmation is due to public pressure – analyst

May 18, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A social commentator says Martha Chizuma's confirmation as Director General for the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is due to public pressure and this could affect the way discharges her duties. On Monday, May 17, Public Appointments… ...