Malawi Freedom Network 
By Staff Reporter
Attorney General Frank Mbeta has once again failed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), raising fresh questions about accountability in the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund.
Mbeta was expected to present himself before the committee at 5:30pm today but instead informed Parliament that he would not attend, requesting that the meeting be rescheduled.
In his communication, the Attorney General maintained that while he remains willing to engage with the committee, the manner in which he is being summoned does not follow proper legal procedures.
“I am ready to appear before the Committee at any time, as long as lawful and proper procedures are followed,” reads part of his statement.
This marks the second time in a matter of days that Mbeta has skipped a PAC session. Earlier this week, he also failed to appear before the committee on Monday, citing other pressing commitments.
His continued absence is likely to heighten tensions between Parliament and the Attorney General’s office, especially as the PAC intensifies its probe into the multi-billion kwacha Amaryllis Hotel deal, which has already sparked public outrage and scrutiny over possible financial mismanagement.
The committee has been pushing for answers from key officials linked to the transaction, as concerns grow over transparency and adherence to public finance laws.
With Mbeta now insisting on procedural correctness before appearing, the standoff risks delaying the investigation further—leaving Malawians still waiting for clarity and accountability on one of the country’s most contentious deals.
- CAMA Warns of K20,000 Fuel Black Market as NOCMA Seeks 440,000 Tonnes of Fuel
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk TeamMalawi Freedom Network | 9 October 2026 Malawi’s persistent fuel shortage has come under renewed scrutiny after Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito warned that black-market fuel prices have surged to between K15,000 and K20,000 per litre, as the National Oil Company of… - Rhodrick Kalumpha Wins Trade Finance Leader of the Year – Impact Award in London
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk Team9 October 2026 London-based Malawian business strategist Rhodrick Junaid Kalumpha has been named the recipient of the Trade Finance Leader of the Year – Impact Award at the Corporate Excellence Awards 2026 in London. The award was presented during a gala ceremony held at the prestigious… - Health Minister Baloyi Threatens Permanent Ban on Drug Suppliers Who Misdeclare Stocks
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk TeamPublished: 9 October 2026 | 05:06 AM CAT Malawi’s Minister of Health and Sanitation, Madalitso Baloyi, has warned pharmaceutical suppliers that they risk a permanent ban from supplying the Central Medical Stores if they falsely declare medicine stocks to secure government contracts, as the government intensifies… - AG Frank Mbeta Joins Speaker Sameer Suleman’s Court Battle Over Parliamentary Committees
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk Team8 October 2026 | Lilongwe, Malawi Attorney General Frank Mbeta has entered the legal battle involving Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman, joining the case as an interested party in a development that has added a new dimension to the dispute over Parliament’s attempt to establish committees… - Why Is Malawi’s Executive Resisting Parliamentary Oversight? The Constitutional Power Struggle Explained
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk Team8 October 2026 Malawi’s escalating confrontation between the Executive and Parliament has raised a fundamental democratic question: why should a government resist scrutiny by the very institution constitutionally mandated to represent citizens and hold public institutions accountable? The question has become particularly pressing following the dispute… - A Malawian Company Warm Core Company to Implement Farmer Support in Agriculture Project in Dowa
Share Listen to this article By Vincent Gunde A Malawian company – Warm Core Company Limited is working with smallholder farmers in the area of T/A’s Chakhaza and Mulalo in Dowa district to improve agricultural production, strengthen market linkages and promote sustainable farming practices. The company is providing farmer-support, agricultural inputs, technical training and market… - Frank Mbeta Accused of ‘Entering Through the Window’ in Speaker Suleman Court Case
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk Team8 October 2026 Attorney General Frank Mbeta has come under scrutiny in the ongoing legal battle involving Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman and concerned citizen Austin Mkoka, after the Speaker’s legal team questioned the Attorney General’s decision to seek participation in the case as an Interested… - We fought for change—and the results are speaking
Share Listen to this article Suleman Chitera, Chiradzulu-based political and social commentator By Staff Reporter Fellow Malawians,Also interestingOpinion»IMF, Currency Devaluation and Poverty: Why Africa Is Asking Tough QuestionsOpinion»From SPC & party SG To SPC & deputy minister: has Malawi learned nothing?Opinion»Malawi at a Crossroads: Is 2030 Time to Break the DPP–MCP Cycle?Opinion»Malawi cannot afford another… - IMF, Currency Devaluation and Poverty: Why Africa Is Asking Tough Questions
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk TeamPublished: October 8, 2026 The debate over the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa has intensified as countries across the continent continue to grapple with high inflation, foreign-exchange shortages, debt pressures and rising living costs. At the centre of the debate is currency… - IMF Concludes Malawi ECF Talks, Says Major Economic Reforms Are Advancing
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk TeamPublished: 8 October 2026 at 7:55 AM (CAT)Lilongwe, Malawi The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its latest discussions with the Malawi Government on a potential programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), with the Fund saying considerable progress has been made towards developing a comprehensive… - US Military Aid to Israel Continues Despite Three Years of Gaza War
Share Listen to this article Washington maintains billions in military funding and arms transfers as opposition to unconditional support grows inside the United States By Burnett Munthali Three years after the war in Gaza began, the United States continues to provide Israel with extensive military assistance, including billions of dollars in funding, weapons and diplomatic… - NBM plc rallies support for Scorchers’ Olympic qualifier
Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plcsays it is proud and ready to support the Malawi National Women Football team as they take on Zimbabwe this Friday in the Olympic qualifiers at Bingu National Stadium (BNS). The match will be the Scorchers’ first since NBM plc increased its… - NBM plc injects K60 million into Blantyre Sports Club projects
Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has unveiled a K60 million-support to Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) for the construction projects, including a security fence at the club. The support strengthens NBM plc’s 16-year partnership with the sports facility.Also interestingSports»NBM plc rallies support for Scorchers’ Olympic qualifierSports»Rhodrick Junaid… - Wicknell Chivayo, Wife Lulu to Be Buried Without Body Viewing After Helicopter Crash
Share Listen to this article By MFN News Desk TeamPublished: October 7, 2026 Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, will be buried together on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Glen Forest Cemetery in Harare following their deaths in a helicopter crash. The families have confirmed that there will be no public… - NBM plc supports FMDA conference with K5 million
Share Listen to this article By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has supported the Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA) with K5 million towards its 2026 Annual Lakeshore Conference, which aims to bring together financial market players to discuss challenges affecting the sector. The conference will be held from October 15 to 17…
Related Stories
