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ESCOM continues to urge public to remain vigilant in reporting power infrastructure vandalism

October 2, 2026

The convicts Bize Tsabola and Yamikani Mlolo * As it welcomes 10-year prison sentence each on two individuals caught for vandalising ESCOM property * See something, say something — let’s defeat vandalism together. Report by calling ESCOM via 2020 or 3030 By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has welcomed the stiff 10-year imprisonment with hard labour slapped on two individuals, caught in possession of 100 metres of aluminium conductor wire belonging to power utility service provider….

Government pledges to support producers of recyclable and environmentally friendly carrier bags

September 28, 2026

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* Taking note that despite the Environment Management (Plastics) Regulations, 2015 legal framework that was put in place more than a decade ago, plastic carrier bags have not disappeared * With court proceedings against the thin plastics ban continuing, which has dragged for over 10 years as manufacturers and importers keep seeking legal relief * As Qingdao Recycling Ltd has just been granted further legal relief that challenges Justice Howard Pemba’s January 2025 High Court in January ruling on…

Chewa Heritage Foundation decries ‘criminal use of sacred’ gule wamkulu tradition

September 23, 2026

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* Following court conviction of Jailos Malizani to two years imprisonment for unlawfully wounding a resident of Area 50 in Lilongwe while masquerading as gule wamkulu character * He and his accomplices dressed as gule wamkulu on September 11, 2026 and started to demand money from residents but one, Shaban Mustaf, refused * He was consequently attacked with a panga knife, causing serious injuries, leading to his arrest while his accomplices remain as fugitives By Maryam Ibrahim, Malawi News…

Ex-convict jailed for committing same offence he was convicted for in 2024 of vandalism ESCOM cables

September 16, 2026

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Habitual offender Ephraim Chipojola * Sentenced back to prison for seven years from where he had just been pardoned for his 2024 crime Maravi Express Ex-convict, Ephraim Chipojola, 32, has been convicted by Mangochi First Grade Magistrate’s Court to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for vandalising and stealing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) cables in Mpondasi. Mangochi Police Station public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi reports that police prosecutor, Inspector Ted Namaona told the court that…

Speaker Suleman respects High Court order stopping him from constituting joint Parliamentary committees

September 13, 2026

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* As Suleman and President Mutharika had an audience where the two are reported to have had “a very cordial discussion” * His Excellency the President and the Right Honourable Speaker fully respect the separation of powers amongst the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary By Duncan Mlanjira Parliamentary has announced that it will not to proceed with the decision to institute joint committees to investigate several government entities, in respect to the legal proceedings against Speaker Sameer Suleman….

‘The timing and pressure to for an urgent judicial review to stop investigations that haven’t even started yet are suspicious’

September 5, 2026

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* That’s preemptive to the maximum. If these entities are clean, why not welcome the probe to clear their names publicly? * Running to the High Court for an interim order before any terms of reference are even drafted smells like someone is trying to hide shaky ground — not to defend constitutional purity By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based accountable governance advocate, James Kadyampakeni observes that the timing and pressure of Austin Mkoka to file for an urgent judicial review…

Justice Jabbar Alide elected president of Magistrates and Judges Association of Malawi

August 15, 2026

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* His Worship Kondani Chinangwa is vice-president; His Honour Montfort Misunje secretary general, Her Worship Linda Chiwanda vice-secretary general; and His Honour Clemence Chamwenda treasurer general * I am looking forward to discharging my responsibilities diligently and transparently, and shall remain accountable to the MAJAM membership in line with its mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Justice Jabbar Alide — the country’s prominent judge serving in the Commercial Division of the High Court of Malawi — has been elected president of Magistrates…

The impasse between MEC and government over relocation from Lilongwe reaches another level

July 15, 2026

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* As landlord is granted court order restraining MEC access to its warehouse at Njewa in Lilongwe * Following expiry of the lease agreement for the premises and government’s reluctance to renew the tenancy By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announces that it has been served with a court order restraining it access to its warehouse at Njewa in Lilongwe. In a statement, director of media & public relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa states that this this is due…

Four handed 18-year jail term each over vandalism of ESCOM transformer in Thyolo

June 27, 2026

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The convicts captured in court on Friday * The ruling on Friday, June 26, has been widely lauded by energy officials as a powerful deterrent against the growing wave of infrastructure sabotage across the country Maravi Express In a major victory against utility theft, Thyolo Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court has sentenced four men each to 18 years in prison for vandalising an Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) transformer valued at K15.7 million. The convicts — Emmanuel Zulu, Raphael…

High Court grants MCP injunction stopping execution of President Mutharika’s Executive Order for MEC to relocate to Blantyre

June 5, 2026

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* The claimants are required to file their ‘originating motion for Judicial Review and Constitutional Review’ within 14 days from June 5 * Whose proceedings be referred to the Chief Justice pursuant to Section 9(2) of the Courts Act, Cap 3:01 of the Laws of Malawi * For certification as a matter that relates to interpretation and application of the Constitution By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has granted an injunction to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its legislators,…