October 28, 2022
Malawi: Malawi Ranks 66 Out of 140 in World Rule of Law Index
The World Justice Project's original data in 140 countries and jurisdictions shows that adherence to the rule of law fell in 61% of countries this year but Malawi is among the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Girls Treated Like Dogs in Gulf States, Plight Highlighted
Alarming numbers of young Malawian women and girls are being trafficked to Gulf countries such as Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates where they are subjected to sexual,… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Malawi: Former Minister Henry Mussa, Former Director of Information Munthari Convicted of Computers Theft
A court in Lilongwe has convicted former Minister of Information Henry Mussa and former director of Information Gideon Munthari for stealing computers and a generator meant for the… Read more »
Malawi: High Court Removes Shadreck Namalomba As Parliamentary PAC Chair
The High Court Judge has reinstated Mark Botomani as Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson, effectively removing the incumbent Shadreck Namalomba. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Malawi: UTM MP Arthur Chipungu Arrested for Hitting Traffic Police Officer
Police in Lilongwe have arrested on the run UTM Ntcheu North- East Parliamentarian Arthur Chipungu who has been on the run for a week after hitting a traffic police officer and… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Malawi: Allowancegate - Police Arrest 17 More At Accountant General Office
Police in Lilongwe have arrested 17 more staff from the Accountant General's office over alleged allowances scam. Read more »
Malawi: ECAM Calls for Increased Efforts to End Child Labour in Malawi
Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) has challenged private sector players to increase their efforts towards eliminating child labour in Malawi. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Malawi: Zambian National Guilty, Convicted in MK53 Million Wildlife Crime, Awaits Sentencing
The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday found Zambian national Kelby Roy Malambo guilty and convicted him on all the three charges he faced in the MK53m wildlife… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Malawi: High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Throws Out ACB Director Application for Recusal
High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda on Monday threw out an application for recusal by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma from corruption proceedings… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Malawi: Court Adjourns FISD Directors Fraud Case to November 14, 2022
A court in Lilongwe has adjourned to November 14, 2022 a fraud case involving four FISD directors. Read more »
September 24, 2022
Malawi: Law Commission Recommends People Pay in Public Hospitals
Government is yet to comment on recommendation from Special Law Commission that people should be paying a small nominal fee to access services in public health facilities. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Malawi: Nankhumwa Is Leader of Opposition, Court Mediation Concludes
Dust has finally settled in the Leader of Opposition in Parliament position fight between the incumbent Kondwani Nankhumwa and Dr. George Chaponda, Mulanje Southeast, following… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Threatens Legal Action Against Former Veep Kachali
Former President Peter Mutharika has threatened to take former vice president Khumbo Kachali over a face book post which he alleges was defamatory. Read more »
September 18, 2022
Malawi: Three Bills On Electoral Law Reforms to Be Tabled in Parliament in November
Three Bills, which Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Electoral Law Reforms, which are part of preparations for the 2025 General Elections, are expected to be presented in… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Malawi: National Elections Systems Trust Demands Chizuma's Resignation Over Alleged Incompetence
National Elections Systems Trust (NEST) has demanded immediate resignation of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma, over alleged incompetence and lacking a… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Malawi: Court Convicts 2013 Cashgate Criminal
A court in Lilongwe has convicted one of the 2013 cashgate criminals Odoi Kamange on theft and money laundering charges. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Malawi: Four Fined for Illegal Possession of Foreign Currency
The Mwanza Third Grade Magistrate Court, on Monday convicted and fined Robert Baibulo, Esther Chitsulo, Mustapher John Kabichi and Zelina Ibrahim for offences of illegal possession… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Malawi: UTM Cadres Arrested for Breach of Electoral Laws
Malawians are voting in three local government by-elections in the country as police in Chitipa have arrested two people, believed to be UTM cadres, for breach of electoral laws. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Malawi: Court Gives Bail to Mzuzu City Mayor Facing Defilement Charges
Mzuzu City Mayor Gift Desire Mkandawire has been given court bail following his arrest on August 14, 2022 on defilement charges. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Malawi: Police Arrest Former MEC Commissioner's Driver Over Court Case On Blocking Chakwera's Presidential Convoy
Police on Wednesday arrested former driver to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner Linda Kunje after he absconded from a court proceeding. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Malawi: CSOs Demand Parliament to Withdraw Motion Summoning High Court Judge
Some civil society groups have demanded parliament to withdraw a motion summoning High Court Judge Ken Manda over his ruling on the sale of a filling station in Lilongwe, saying… Read more »
August 06, 2022
Malawi: Officials In VP's Party Named In Funding Scandal
Top UTM officials have been named in a serious funding scandal towards the spate of violent protests aimed at forcing President Dr Lazarus Chakwera to resign. Read more »
July 30, 2022
Malawi: Govt Demands U.S.$309.6 Billion From U.S. Company for Illegal Mining in Malawi
Under instructions from the Minister of Finance, Malawi's Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has written Columbia Gem House of Vancouver, USA demanding US$309.6 billion as… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Malawi: 'Govt Formulating Stringent Measures to Deal With Unscrupulous Investors in Mining Sector'
The Minister of Mining Dr. Albert Mbawala has disclosed that the ministry is formulating stringent measures for ensuring that Malawians do not fall victim again to unscrupulous… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Appoints Commissioner Yolam As New Inspector General
Barely weeks after appointing Ms. Colleen Zamba as the Secretary to the office of President and Cabinet (SPC), President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has scored another mark on women… Read more »