Month: February 2023 Posts

Martha Chizuma suspended: Chakwera administration interdict Malawi anti-corruption chief

Feb 01, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Chizuma and Chakwera during International Anti-Corruption Day commemorations last year The Lazarus Chakwera administration has suspended Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general, Martha Chizuma, over her leaked audio. However, it has been alleged that Chizuma… ...

Chamkakala confirmed as new DPP

Jan 30, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Masauko Chamkakala has been confirmed as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), with 14 out of 16 members of the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) voting for the new DPP. Chamkakala's confirmation comes days after… ...

Former agriculture spokesperson arrested over Facebook post

Jan 30, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former Malawi Ministry of Agriculture spokesperson Gracian Lungu was arrested by police last evening over a Facebook post about “National Intelligence Bureau”. Lungu’s lawyer Abison Chitukula said Lungu was taken to Lingadzi Police Station in… ...

Talking Blues: The Malawi-Sattar debacle, isn’t it time for the Magnitsky Act?

Jan 29, 2023 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

The Chief Resident Magistrate’s court (Lilongwe) adjourned a case in which ACB Director General (DG) Martha Chizuma is accused of making defamatory remarks in a leaked audio conversation. The court ordered Chizuma’s plea taking to… ...

Chizuma to take plea on February 8

Jan 27, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Chizuma's lawyers Ayuba James (L) and Nkhutabasa Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general, Martha Chizuma, will take plea on February 8. Chizuma is facing two charges relating to her leaked audio. She was expected to… ...

High Court Judge says he never lodged complaint against Chizuma

Jan 26, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a twist of events, High Court Judge Simeon Mdeza has denied lodging a complaint against Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Martha Chizuma who is expected to appear before court tomorrow to be charged for… ...

Chizuma to appear in court tomorrow

Jan 26, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma, who is facing two criminal charges over her leaked audio, will appear in court tomorrow. She was initially expected to appear in court today but the hearing… ...