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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 Police arrest motorist for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol

August 7, 2025

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* Police officers found three drums and one jerrican inAlfred Alli Malinga’s car containing liquid petroleum and failed to produce documentation authorising possession or transportation of the fuel By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Masuku, Mangochi have arrested 27-year-old, Alfred Alli Malinga from Chiwuja Village, Traditional Authority Kawinga in Machinga for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol without a valid permit. Mangochi Police public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi reports that the suspect was intercepted last night (August…

Parliament passes Presidential, Parliamentary, Local Government elections Amendment Bill

August 6, 2025

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* The amendment of the Bill will assist citizens to vote elsewhere after being deployed by their respective workplaces on the polling day * The current legal framework limits voting strictly to the centre where the voter registered By Lesnat Kenan & Mervis Mwale, MANA Parliament has passed the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Amendment Bill (Bill No. 23 of 2025) which aims to allow polling staff, security personnel, journalists and party representatives to vote at the stations…

Interested parties and stakeholders have two more days to submit views to CFTC on the effect of acquisition of Shoprite on the market

August 5, 2025

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* As regards to competition, consumer welfare and the economy in general By Duncan Mlanjira Interested parties and stakeholders have two days left to meet the deadline of August 7 set by Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) to submit views on the proposed acquisition of assets of business from Shoprite Trading Limited to Karson Investment Trust. A public notice was issued on August 1, 2025 by CFTC Chief Executive Officer, Lloyds Vincent Nkhoma detailing that it received the…

19-year-old arrested for brutal murder of his 3-year-old cousin

August 4, 2025

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The suspect who has confessed to sexual assault and murder * Her body was discovered in one of the toilets within the compound, with visible bloodstains around her mouth * Postmortem results confirmed that the child had been sexually assaulted before being murdered * The cause of death was determined to be strangulation due to a twisted neck Maravi Express Police in Koche, Mangochi, have arrested 19-year-old Amin Jameson, in connection with the brutal murder of his 3-year-old cousin,…

Retired civil servants to seek Court intervention or conduct non-stop vigils at Capital Hill from September 2 until all pension gratuities are duly paid

July 31, 2025

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The association’s chairperson, Nellie Mkhumba and publicity secretary, Ben Mitochi * As Government is withholding their pension benefits which is greatly affecting the retired civil servants’ economic livelihoods * They are failing to access the most basic medical care now that they are old and prone to various type of sicknesses and in desperate need of life-saving medication * Fail to feed their families more especially now that the country is facing acute food shortage and they can’t be…

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…

Complaint cases of gender-based violence by male survivors increasing

July 22, 2025

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* Police in Mangochi have welcomed the significant and positive shift, as more men are now finding the courage to report GBV cases * Bi-annual statistics, between January and June 2025, Mangochi’s victim support unit registered 39 compared to 22 cases during the same period in 2024 * This increase reflects growing awareness and confidence among men to speak out, despite long-standing cultural beliefs that discourage them Maravi Express Complaints of gender-based violence (GBV) cases by male survivors are…

MEC reminder: It’s an offence to prevent or interrupt public political campaign rallies

July 20, 2025

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* Malawi Police and other security agencies urged to upheld their important role which is central to the credibility of elections * Presence of security officers at electoral events — including for the ruling political party or the opposition or independents — reassures the public and contributes to an atmosphere of peace and order * In any electoral contest, the acceptance of results — particularly by those who may not emerge victorious — is more likely if the election…

Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba bemoans lack of code of ethics in construction industry

July 19, 2025

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* Other professionals such as lawyers, medical doctors and accountants that face disciplinary action for unethical conduct * But the construction professionals do not get punishment for their poor workmanship and other professional malpractices in the industry By Pempho Nkhoma, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has bemoaned and attributed Malawi’s poor quality infrastructure to the construction industry’s lack of a code of ethics, emphasising the need for professionals in the sector to adopt set of principles…