Month: July 2023 Posts

YAS demands independence of law enforcement agencies

Jul 04, 2023 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) has demanded independence of law enforcement agencies, saying there is currently heavy political interference in law enforcement agencies. Speaking at a press briefing in Mzuzu on Tuesday, YAS Chief Executive Director… ...

High Court snubs former Police Chief Kainja

Jun 05, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court has thrown out an application by former Inspector General of Police George Kainja who was challenging his arrest for allegedly receiving bribes from United Kingdom-based businessperson Zuneth Sattar. Kainja was arrested in… ...

Malawi VP Saulos Chilima’s corruption case committed to High Court

May 19, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima appeared before the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate's Court where the court committed his corruption case to the High Court’s financial and economic crimes division. Chilima went to court today together with… ...

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… ...

High Court Judge files complaint against anti-corruption chief Chizuma

Jan 26, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma is set to appear in court over her leaked audio following a fresh complaint from High Court judge Simeon Mdeza. According to documents we have seen, Chizuma… ...

Chizuma’s arrest: Chakwera suspends Kayuni

Dec 06, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has reportedly suspended Director of Public Prosecution Steven Kayuni. Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo disclosed in Parliament that Chakwera has suspended Kayuni with immediate effect. Justice Minister Lies in Parliament However,… ...

Chilima facing a possible 12 year jail sentence

Nov 25, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Facing a possible 12 year jail sentence Lilongwe: Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima is facing a possible 12 year jail term instead of a presidential term come 2025. SKC, as Chilima is fondly called by… ...