Month: March 2021 Posts

Bushiri wants SA based witnesses to testify in Malawi

Mar 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Shepherd and Mary Bushiri want witnesses from South Africa to come to Malawi and testify in the extradition case. The case was back today  at the Chief Resident Magistrate's court in Lilongwe. Lawyer Wapona Kita… ...

Bushiri prepares for ‘exams’: Set to defend his thesis

Mar 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri on Tuesday revealed that he will be defending his thesis as details remain sketchy. Bushiri who also owns a University did not divulge more details about the university he has been attending… ...

Bushiri extradition case Magistrate stays put

Mar 15, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Magistrate in the Shepherd Bushiri extradition case will continue hearing the case after rejecting an application to recuse himself. Bushiri’s lawyer Wapona Kita wanted Chief Resident Magistrate Patrick Chirwa himself from the case due… ...

Bushiri’s lawyer seeking R15 million compensation from South African Police

Mar 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Shepherd Bushiri’s lawyer Terence Baloyi is seeking R15 million (about K750 million) compensation from South African Police Services (Saps) over his 8-hour detention. Baloyi was detained by South African Police for eight hours on March… ...

Bushiri wants another magistrate in extradition case

Mar 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Fugitives Shepherd Bushiri and wife Mary Bushiri have asked for another magistrate in their extradition case, saying the current magistrate is not fit to preside over the case. The two appeared before Chief Resident Magistrate… ...

Malawi ranked among 51 most corrupt countries

Jan 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi has been ranked 129 out of 180 countries on the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) with a score of 30. Watchdog Transparency International published the rankings on Thursday and has warned that the Prophet… ...

Bushiri extradition hearing to start on March 8

Jan 06, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Hearing in the extradition case against fugitives Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Mary Bushiri will start on March 8. Principal Resident Magistrate Viva Nyimba has set the date for the hearing. The couple appeared before court… ...

Bushiri: Malawi to begin extradition process

Dec 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi will begin the extradition process for Shepherd and Mary Bushiri following a High court ruling. The ruling delivered by High Court Judge Fiona Mwale today allows the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw… ...

Malawi to re-arrest Bushiri

Dec 14, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi Government will re-arrest fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his alleged partner-in-crime, wife Mary Bushiri for extradition to South Africa. The nod for extradition, paving way for the couple's re-arrest has been issued by the… ...

Bushiri’s request to use Bingu stadium rejected

Dec 12, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Bingu National Stadium management has rejected Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s request to use the stadium for the crossover event this month. Bushiri who leads the Enlightened Christian Gathering wanted to book the stadium for a crossover… ...

Namadingo throws ‘dirt’ at fugitive Bushiri

Dec 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Musician Patience Namadingo gauges fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in his latest Wabwera release. Namadingo let out the song on 27th November amidst Bushiri's saga. Wabwera meaning he/she is here tackles on the unceremonious homecoming of… ...

Malawi yet to receive extradition request for Bushiri

Dec 03, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Government says it is yet to receive a formal request from the South African Government for the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. This comes as South African Justice… ...

Chakwera to travel to Botswana

Nov 24, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

President Lazarus Chakwera will travel to Botswana this week where he will attend the SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit. The SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), the Democratic Republic of Congo… ...

Malawi goes after Bushiri: Appeals against fugitive’s release

Nov 24, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

State lawyers have filed an appeal against the unconditional release of fugitives Shepherd Bushiri and wife Mary Bushiri. The appeal has been filed at the Malawi High Court and the matter will be heard on… ...

Hawks plead for information on Bushiri escape

Nov 24, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation – the Hawks has asked people in South Africa to help with information on how Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Mary Bushiri escaped South Africa a fortnight ago. The couple,… ...