By Burnett Munthali Malawi’s prisons are plagued by congestion, a issue exacerbated by inadequate infrastructure, limited resources, and a backlog of cases in the justice system. The recent pardons granted by President Peter Mutharika offer temporary relief, but a lasting solution requires a comprehensive approach that tackles the root causes of congestion. One key strategy […]
An investigative analysis by Suleman Chitera The Malawi Police Service consistently maintains that police bail is free. This position is echoed in public statements, press briefings, and civic education campaigns. However, extensive interviews with suspects, relatives, lawyers, and civil society actors reveal a starkly different reality: in practice, police bail in Malawi is rarely free. […]
By Suleman Chitera Across Malawi, a growing sense of injustice is taking root. From crowded townships to rural trading centres, citizens increasingly believe that the justice system serves those with money and political power, while ordinary people face swift punishment and prolonged suffering. Court corridors echo with a familiar complaint: the law appears elastic for […]
