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US Embassy condemns government for vacating a court order that lifted Martha Chizuma’s suspension

February 8, 2023

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US Ambassador to Malawi met Chizuma in solidarity soon after her release from police custody * This culminates in two months of harassment by the government officials against Chizuma * These measures by senior officials follow her arrest in December in the middle of the night in an armed police raid * Since then, no one who carried out or authorized the arrest has been held to account By Duncan Mlanjira Following the decision by the Malawi’s Government through…

Malawi needs permanent solution that will lead to self-sufficiency—Thomas Ngoma

February 5, 2023

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Thomas Ngoma — a UK-based Malawian executive management consultant with over 35 years’ experience * CBA is a proven monetary policy that can address the economic challenges immediately and permanently * Including tackling both the monetary policy discipline as well as curtailing government wastage and deficits By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi cannot continue going around the world with a begging bowl for financial help but needs a permanent solution that will lead to self-sufficiency to address the chronic shortage of…

UK-based Malawian executive management consultant Thomas Ngoma envisions investors’ confidence in Malawi economy to increase

February 5, 2023

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Ngoma (centre), a graduate from the Polytechnic in Mechanical Engineering Summary of Industry Skills & Experience (1986) * It will attract foreign savers to deposit their money in Malawi commercial banks * Thereby contributing to the accumulation of the foreign reserves * Foreign direct investment (FDI) to Malawi will increase because of the stable economy * And because the risk of kwacha exchange devaluation will be eliminated By Duncan Mlanjira Thomas Ngoma — a UK-based executive management consultant with…

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…

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…

Public describe as ‘honourable’ Dimba’s decision to resign from Legal Affairs Committee over ‘futile fight against corruption’

February 3, 2023

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Dimba says he takes the responsibility for failing Malawi * You deserve to be called Honourable Dimba—Peter James Chitambe * Could this be the first of its kind in the history of the nation?—Patrick Chinyangah * One of citizens working beyond political party interest and money by serving interest of the nation—Elia Hawkins Phiri By Duncan Mlanjira Many members of the public have applauded the decision by legislator Peter Dimba’s decision to resign as chairperson of Legal Affairs Committee…

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…

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…

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…

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”….