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

October 27, 2024

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* 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…

President Chakwera constitutes Commission of Inquiry to investigate circumstances of aircraft crash that killed Chilima

October 25, 2024

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* The President has exercised the powers vested in him under section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 2014 * He has deemed the accident of the Malawi Defence Force aircraft MAF-T03 at Nthungwa in Mzimba to be a matter in the interest and for the welfare of the public By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance of Commissions of Inquiry Act (Cap. 18:01), President Lazarus Chakwera has constituted a commission of inquiry to investigate circumstances that led to the…

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

October 24, 2024

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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…

Patricia Kaliati arrested over charges yet to be announced

October 24, 2024

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Maravi Express In a media statement, the Malawi Police Service say they have arrested UTM Party secretary general Patricia Kaliati today in Likongwe “suspecting her of conspiring with others to commit a serious offence (felony)”. The statement by MPS public relations officer, Senior Superintendent Peter Kalaya, says they have “evidence which implicated her and two others for the conspiracy” whose “details of the serious offence that she is accused of and individuals she conspired together with will be given…

AACC’s Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador Rev. Maulidi encourages more corruption whistleblowing and should be protected

October 22, 2024

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Whistleblower Kamangila at the centre of it all * Emphasises that the whistleblowing should be based on goodwill and not due to ill motives * Every member of the society should be a watchdog on each other by reporting to authorities * Through the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Malawi Police Service and other law enforcement authorities they suspect something which is of corruption in nature By Duncan Mlanjira If the fight against corruption is to be achieved, All-African Conference of…

Bizarre attempt at suicide by Mangochi builder by hacking himself in the head with a brick trowel

October 19, 2024

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* The incident occurred after the wife of the man refused to let him sell green maize from their garden * After the wife opposed the idea, Paul burned her clothes in anger and threatened to end his life Maravi Express A 47-year-old man is fighting for his life at Mangochi District Hospital after a bizarre suicide attempt when he repeatedly hacked himself in the head with a brick trowel yesterday, October 18 at Sabiri village. The incident occurred…

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

October 14, 2024

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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…

Mangochi Police issue safety guidelines for Mother’s Day celebrants

October 14, 2024

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* Refraining from driving under the influence of alcohol; wear seat belts; avoid excessive speeding * Adhering to vehicle capacity limits and use roadworthy vehicles to prevent accidents By Duncan Mlanjira For Mother’s Day celebrations, most ladies travel to the resort districts of Mangochi and Salima and taking cognizance that there had been cases of road accidents and other unfortunate incidences, Police in Mangochi are on alert by asking the public to adhere to road safety measures as well…

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

October 13, 2024

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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…

Kabaza operators contributing to criminal activities at night—Police

October 12, 2024

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Superintendent Memory Mgeni * Some kabaza operators are fond of doing business during odd hours which leads to theft of their motorcycles, sustaining severe injuries and even loss of life * They are enticed with huge sums of money to carry a person at odd hours not knowing that the person is a criminal By Isaac Jim & Benedicto Maguda, MANA Regional community policing coordinator for the South West Region Police, Superintendent Memory Mgeni has warned motorcycle taxi (Kabaza)…