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Malawi law society demands presidential action on recent political violence

Nov 25, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

In the heart of Malawi, a storm was brewing. Political violence had begun to rise, shaking the country’s capital, Lilongwe. The fuel shortages that had plagued the nation were no longer just an inconvenience they… ...

CCJP endorses MLS demonstrations

Sep 09, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has thrown its weight behind the upcoming demonstrations organized by the Malawi Law Society, slated for this Thursday, September 12, 2024. MLS has organized the protests to… ...

MLS expects Chakwera to appoint a new VP by Wednesday

Jun 13, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Law Society has expressed hope that President Lazarus Chakwera will abide by the country's laws to appoint a replacement to the late Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima in the office of a Vice President… ...

Malawi Law Society’s disciplinary committee is a farce

Jul 08, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

One of the well-known lawyers in the country has lambasted Malawi Law Society (MLS) for having a toothless disciplinary committee to take on rogue lawyers. During a heated argument with fellow lawyer David Kanyenda, well… ...

Government irks Malawi Law Society over poor governance

Apr 10, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has expressed dissatisfaction over the way the country is being governed claiming the current government is out of the line in many ways. This is according to a press statement… ...

MLS gets new leaders

Feb 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

Associate professor of law at Chancellor College Mwiza Nkhata has been elected new president of the Malawi Law Society (MLS). Nkhata took over the position during elections that were held at Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi.… ...

MCP’s silence on Lake Malawi water project raises eyebrows

Nov 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 38 &

A social commentator has questioned the silence by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on the controversial Lake Malawi Water Project. Social commentator Stanley Kenani has questioned the silence by MCP saying the party should have been… ...