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Sexual Reproductive Justice Network calls for enforcement of High Court ruling affirming safe abortion rights for sexual violence minors

November 25, 2025

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* The ruling acknowledges the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare and reproductive rights for girls, particularly for those who fall victim to sexual violence * It is a step towards ensuring that victims of rape, incest, and defilement can access safe and legal abortion services as a vital component of their healthcare By Duncan Mlanjira As part of the commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Reproductive Justice Network (SEJUN) is calling on the Malawi…

Religious organisation highly commends High Court ruling mandating medical practitioners to provide safe abortion to minors who fall pregnant due to rape

November 15, 2025

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Religious Leaders Network for Choice National Coordinator, Rev Nyekanyeka * Religious Leaders Network for Choice advocates dignity for all human beings and believes that rape, defilement and sexual abuse are evil and should not be justified * As the court recognised and confirmed that health is not just an absence of illness but it goes beyond that to include mental health which is also of great concern to society * By making emphasis on the mental health aspect of…

INUA applauds Malawi Police for arresting fellow officers who robbed Burundian refugee millions of Kwacha during 2023 forced relocation exercise

November 8, 2025

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* For two years, we have been calling for thorough investigations and redress for refugees — particularly those who lost property, income, and means of livelihood during the enforcement of the relocation exercise * Many of the affected refugees remain destitute, struggling to rebuild their lives after losing the little they had * The recent arrests, therefore, bring a measure of hope that justice may finally begin to take shape for those who have endured silence for far too long…

SA Justice Ministry determine to take next legal course of action after Prophet Bushiri wins his appeal against extradition

November 1, 2025

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The Bushiris * To collaborate closely with Malawian authorities “to ensure that justice prevails, combat corruption, and strengthen mechanisms for cross-border cooperation in criminal matters * As Justice Mvula faulted the Magistrate Court did not exercise judicial discretion correctly by making a finding for extradition, when the evidence on the extradition hearing fell short to make the finding By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Ministry of Justice is reported to be studying the ruling of the High Court of Malawi,…

Six fined a total of K2.125 million for illegal possession of 2,055 litres fuel

August 27, 2025

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* Kautanda to pay K800,000, Buli K500,000, Moffat K350,000, January K250,000, Jamilah K150,000, and Divason K75,000 * All the convicts paid the fines in full and the court further ordered that the confiscated 2,055 litres of fuel be forfeited to the Malawi Government Maravi Express Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Mangochi has convicted and fined five men and one woman a total of K2.125 million for possessing 2,055 litres of liquid petroleum without permits — and the fuel has…

Some judges elevated from High Court to Supreme Court leave cases without proper handovers

August 8, 2025

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* A case that was commenced over 25 years ago and was already heard by the High Court but it cannot proceed because the judge that heard the matter retired some five years ago * Delays in concluding trials mean that remandees stay too long on remand and in the worst cases, people have been on remand for over five years * For such people, their right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty is practically taken away as…

No one submitted any evidence to MHRC’s enquiry on alleged corruption practices leveled against High Court Judge Ken Manda or the Judiciary in general

August 8, 2025

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* Parliament was also asked to furnish MHRC with more information on the matter but the enquiry did not receive any response * Despite that it was the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee that requested the MHRC to act on the corruption allegations against Justice Manda and the Judiciary By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has submitted its report on the enquiry into corruption allegations levelled against High Court Judge, Ken Manda and the Judiciary in general…

Mangochi motorist fined K720,000 for causing excessive noise, suspended from driving for one year

July 24, 2025

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* He deliberately modified his vehicle’s exhaust system to produce gunshot-like sounds that terrified community members * In mitigation, he apologised to the police and the community, asked for leniency, and expressed remorse for his reckless actions By Duncan Mlanjira Allie John, who deliberately modified his vehicle’s exhaust system to produce gunshot-like sounds that terrified Mangochi community members, has been convicted by Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and ordered to pay a total fine of K720,000 and…

DPP, UTM and five other individuals granted judicial review of implementation of electronic management system for September 16 elections

July 15, 2025

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* They cite Sections 76 (1) and (2) (d) and (e) of the Constitution; 8 (1) (i) and (m) of the Electoral Commission Act, Cap 2:03 of the Laws of Malawi; * And Sections 83 (1), 92, 93 and 95 (1) and (2) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has granted a judicial review to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM Party and five other individuals against the decision…

Duo gets 14yrs imprisonment in Mchinji for vandalising ESCOM infrastructure

June 28, 2025

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Recently vandalised distribution line in Phalombe * This judgment sends a clear message that the justice system will not take such offenses lightly—police prosecutor, Sub-Inspector Martin Kuliyani * This is a welcome ruling that reinforces our call for stiffer penalties against perpetrators of vandalism—ESCOM publicist Pilirani Phiri By Duncan Mlanjira The amended Electricity Act of 2024 that was initiated to mitigate the rampant theft of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ESCOM infrastructure has been enforced on two men in…