SHOCKER: Government paying millions of US$ to two foreign service suppliers through lawsuits

* A whopping US$28.990 million as court claims to Africa Investment Group Limited over fertilizer deal gone sour * A further US$8,280 million to Victoria Pharmaceuticals Limited, also gone through the courts By Duncan Mlanjira Agreed to by Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, representing the government in the court of law, the Malawi Government is paying millions of US$ to two foreign service suppliers, first a whopping US$28.990 million (US$28,990,537.00) as court claims to Africa Investment Group Limited over…

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‘Legal practitioners should carry themselves with nobility and integrity at all times’—private law firm DNC Chambers

* As they join calls for immediate and thorough investigations on the allegations of widespread corruption in the legal profession and the Judiciary “The legal profession is built on honour and integrity. Members of the public repose a lot of faith and trust in legal practitioners to represent them professionally, fearlessly but fairly * Every lawyer has a duty to uphold the Code of Ethics and promote respect for the law By Duncan Mlanjira As the country eagerly looks…

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Man jailed for 12 years for stealing electricity aluminium conductor from a businessperson

James Banda during his courtroom appearance yesterday * Police arrested James Banda at Malingunde Trading Centre on October 7 while attempting to sell the aluminium which he had burnt, cut into pieces and stuffed in a sack * He will serve jail for damaging the conductor contrary to section 45 (4) (b) of the Electricity Amendment Act of 2024 * Three years for theft contrary to section 271 as read with section 278 of the Penal Code and 4…

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Coalition of civil society organisations calls for lawyer Kamangila’s safety as reports alleges that he facing threats for exposing corruption allegations in Malawi Judiciary system

Whistleblower Kamangila * As they issue a statement on the alleged misconduct of Justice Kenan Manda, other judicial officers and a call for judicial inquiry & reforms * Civil society strongly condemns any form of intimidation, harassment, or attempts to silence voices addressing matters of public interest * As freedom of expression is a constitutional right that must be upheld, with whistleblowers protected from retaliation By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned joint civil society organisations is calling for police protection of…

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Malawi Law Society petitions Judicial Service Commission to investigate alleged (mis)conduct of Justice Kenan Manda and any other judicial officers

Lawyer, Alexious Kamangila at the centre of it all * The Court should consider suspending the judicial proceedings between Justice Manda v. Kamangila pending any necessary inquiry and the resolution of all outstanding alleged misconduct issues by the Judicial Service Commission * Any member of the public with any complaint or allegation of misconduct against any legal practitioner must lodge such information with the Malawi Law Society * To be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines under Part…

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Mangochi getting firm of Sienta taxi drivers over exceeding passenger sitting capacity; 3 culprits fined K345,000

Sientas are synonymous with overloading * Each driver was found carrying 9, 15, and 16 passengers, respectively, leading to their arrests * Appearing in court, the three, who had been remanded for a week at Mangochi Prison, pleaded guilty to the charges By Duncan Mlanjira Most drivers across the country, who operate taxi businesses using Toyota Sienta vehicles, always exceed passenger seating capacity from the designed seven up to 15. They also carry huge loads of goods on the…

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Woman masterminds robbery mission of her own sister’s K2.8 million; As one accomplice is jailed 8½ years IHL

* Victim operates Mukuru mobile money service at Mchocholo area and was robbed while on her way from collecting the money * The assailants sprayed some chemicals into Twaha’s eyes before they cruised away with the cash Maravi Express It can’t get bizarre than that a woman masterminded a robbery mission of her own sister’s K2.8 million meant for business and she and two other accomplices are still at large. One of the accomplices who was caught and arrested,…

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Chief Justice Mzikamanda promotes justice for all without any prejudice

* We want Justice to be available to people anytime, anywhere without considering who they are and what they do * As Justice is for all and also it will be one way of promoting transparency and accountability among people By Prisca Mashushu, MANA Laws are made by the people and cannot be exercised without them — hence a need for the judiciary to work together to bring justice to action. This was said by Chief Justice, Rizine Robert…

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Injunction stopping building contractors from seizing M1 Road stirs hot debate on social media

* Every construction contract has a payment mechanism which needs to be exhausted before contractors take the law in their own hands * Actually it does not need to get there if contracts are handled professionally with proper dispute resolution By Duncan Mlanjira The actions by the Malawi Building & Civil Allied Traders Association (MABCATA) on behalf of 33 construction contractors, who took over the toll gates along the Blantyre-Lilongwe M1 Road at Chingeni in Ntcheu District and Kalinyeke…

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Man jailed 5 years IHL for stabbing Mangochi Police officer

The convict Arnold Moyowatha * Community members had reported a surge in robberies targeting beer drinkers, bicycle taxi operators and sex workers between 21:00hrs and midnight * It prompted the police to set up an ambush on August 10, 2024 after several attacks and robberies were reported Maravi Express Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, September 19, sentenced 54-year-old Arnold Moyowatha to five years imprisonment with hard labour for stabbing a police officer while resisting arrest. A report by…

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