Category: Courts

Iron Lady Martha Chizuma * Assures of its continued support as she faces obstruction after obstruction in her quest to fight corruption * HRDC rallied support for Chizuma when she was initially rejected by Parliament * “Because we had faith in her capabilities having excelled in her previous job as the country’s public protector, the Ombudsman” By Duncan Mlanjira Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged Malawians to guard against any threats that will impede Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director…

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ACB Director General Chizuma has been described as an Iron Lady * Sattar, Batawalala, Ashok are just middlemen for Malawians of Asians origin’s mafia syndicate—Msonda * As the corruption suspect’s defamation lawsuit attracts fierce outrage by concerned Malawians * Airtel Money account No. 0995 117 777 opened to support Chizuma’s legal battle for standing up for justice for all the citizenry * She is being sued in her individual capacity and therefore she has to hire a law firm…

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The suspects and the recovered stolen property By Natasha Muthete & Aliko Munde Lilongwe Police Station has recovered household items and motor vehicle accessories worth over K7 million suspected to have been stolen after the arrest of six suspects in connection to a series of robberies that have been taking place in some parts of the Capital City. The items include two Samsung 55 inch flat screens, one Sumsui 32 inch flat screen, computer monitor, 20 assorted car and…

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* It relates to the leaked audio clip that went viral on social media last month * In which Chizuma alleged that there was an element of corruption when Ashok was released from custody on bail * Ashok was arrested alongside former Minister of Lands, Kezzie Msukwa in land deals relating to Zunneth Sattar By Duncan Mlanjira Ashok Kumar Streedharan, who is facing corruption charges in relation to his business association with Zunneth Sattar, has sued the Anti-Corruption Bureau…

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Msukwa, under investigation By Duncan Mlanjira Youth and Society (YAS) has written Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, Kezzie Msukwa — who is on the radar of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with corruption investigations involving the controversial Zuneth Sattar — to immediately resign from his position. YAS, a governance and human rights watchdog, has given Msukwa 7 days from January 17 to resign — failing which the NGO “will take necessary action within the law”. “We…

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General Nundwe By Duncan Mlanjira Social media activist, Joshua Chisa Mbele, who was arrested on Tuesday in relation to a Facebook post in which he alleged that Malawi Defence Force Commander, General Vincent Nundwe corruptly benefitted a sum of K4 billion from deals with Zuneth Sattar, has been granted bail on Friday after pleading not guilty. However, South Africa-based law professor, Danwood Chirwa accuses General Nundwe of abusing his power by “starting a process that ended with unleashing a…

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* He has led the Judiciary with a mark of distinction since his appointment to the office of Chief Justice on 12th March, 2015 * He will be fondly remembered for the developmental strides the Judiciary has experienced during his tenure of office * He is replaced by Justice of Appeal Mzikamanda, SC being the most senior Judge sitting on the Supreme Court of Appeal * Until such a time when the State President shall appoint the official successor…

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