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MPs, DPP, UDF, CSOs in solidarity condemning interdiction of Martha Chizuma
February 4, 2023
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* It is only the President who has such legal authority and powers under Section 6 (3) of the Corrupt Practices Act—DPP * Chizuma’s criminal charges are purely a cobweb of political dealings aimed at suffocating the fight against corruption—UDF * Chakwera given up to this Monday to withdraw the interdiction or risk nationwide demonstrations—CSOs By Duncan Mlanjira Opposition parties, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP); United Democratic Front (UDF), individual Members of Parliament (MPs) and the civil society organisation…

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Judicial officer Soka Banda likens Limbe Police boss to legendary former tough cop Mapulanga
February 3, 2023
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Gladson Chipumphula loudly applauded * That type of policing is probably no longer possible. The population has swelled * The Mapulanga way has been overtaken by events — sophistry. CCTV cameras have replaced Mapulanga * Limbe Police now has Chipumphula. Another proper policeman as officer in charge * Those of us who have been connected to Limbe from childhood can see the effects of his works By Duncan Mlanjira Since Deputy Commissioner, Gladson Chipumphula was entrusted to manage Limbe…

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Warrant of arrest issued on former DPP Kayuni over corruption allegations
February 2, 2023
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Kayuni was relieved of his duties as Director of Public Prosecution last month * Alleged to have directed Sky Links Travel to change their destination on air tickets * From being Vienna, Austria to South Africa costing the Malawi Government a lot of money for personal use * They also used allowances they received for use of their assignment to Vienna for personal use on their trip to Johannesburg By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe Senior Magistrate Court has granted the…

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MCP legislator Peter Dimba resigns as chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee over ‘futile fight against corruption’
February 2, 2023
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Dimba: In December he also disclosed divisions in the MCP-led government * As its leader for the past 18 months, I take responsibility for failing Malawi in this regard * This follows the interdiction of Martha Chizuma as ACB Director General By Duncan Mlanjira The furore that is surrounding Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma continues to rage on and earning a lot of reactive developments — one being the resignation of chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee in…

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Chizuma interdicted over the controversial leaked audio due to two counts she is due to answer in court
February 1, 2023
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Martha Chizuma, the leaked audio keeps haunting * The allegations constitute serious misconduct of a public officer and an ACB official in terms of section 49B of the Corrupt Practices (Amendment) Act 2004 * While in interdiction, you shall cease to exercise any powers and functions in the Public Service * And you shall not leave Malawi without written permission from the office By Duncan Mlanjira The government has interdicted the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General, Martha Chizuma following…

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CFTC fines 3 companies on unfair trading practices; one asked to refund K1.975m to a consumer
February 1, 2023
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Joko Electric supplied faulty transformer Maravi Express The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined a total of K1.5 million on three companies for committing different offences unfair trading practices — that included one company being ordered to refund K1.975 million to a consumer. A press statement from acting Executive Director, Apoche Itimu says CFTC held a meeting in Lilongwe on December 12, 2022, where considered and adjudicated a total of 57 cases — which included 51 being…

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Malawian arrested for illegal health practice in Zambia
February 1, 2023
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* Since 2021, Macson Phiri had been using his rented one roomed house located * He arrived in Zambia in 2018 after leaving a job as an assistant at health facility in Malawi * He claimed to possess a dual citizenship of Malawi and Zambia but could not produce documentation to support the claims * Claimed to have undergone a one-year 6 months diploma training in medication but could not produce documentation By Duncan Mlanjira Health Professions Council of…

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A group of youths lodge complaint to ACB to probe recruitment of prison warders
February 1, 2023
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Past new recruits during pass out parade By Duncan Mlanjira Through their lawyers, Mackenzie & Patricks Associates, a youth grouping known as League for Change, has sent a complaint to the Anti-Corruption Bureau asking to probe what they suspect to be irregular recruitment of prison wardens. Dated January 30 and received by ACB on January 31, the lawyers indicate that the League for Change represents “the interests of youths across the country — a majority of whom are unemployed”….

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AG orders DRTSS to investigate allegations raised that MalTIS developer deliberately designed or interfered with to block indigenous Malawians
February 1, 2023
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The Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda * The allegations are unethical business practices perpetrated by non-indigenous business actors * The PPDAA and CFTC to also investigate the issues raised by the Black Business Indigenous Network * And that appropriate sanctions must be imposed in such malpractices By Duncan Mlanjira Attorney General (AG), Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has directed the Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) to investigate issues raised by the industry’s stakeholders that allege that Fischer Consultants & MOVESA…

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New DPP Masauko Chamkakala has a stunningly rich resume having worked in top positions of various Malawi government institutions
January 20, 2023
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* Chamkakala once worked in the Office of President & Cabinet in government contracting unit as legal director * In the Malawi National Assembly (2006-2009), he was the legal counsel serving as special legal advisor to the Speaker * At the World Bank he was an investigator where he also conducted investigations in the World Bank funded projects * Was part of the process of setting up the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau as a national institution By Duncan Mlanjira…

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