Why do people rush to fix roads ahead of the President’s visit in Malawi?
By Burnett Munthali It’s a common sight in Malawi: the moment people hear that the State President is planning to visit a certain area, especially one with a poor road…
Parliament to Investigate High Court Judge Ken Manda Over Misconduct Allegations
By Burnett Munthali Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has announced the launch of an investigation into allegations of misconduct against High Court judge, Justice Ken Manda, in an effort to uphold…
Extract from Mwanza Road Accident Report: A Cautionary Tale for Governments
By Burnett Munthali The Mwanza Road Accident Report of 1994 serves as a powerful reminder of the inevitable reckoning that awaits any government which, in its moment of power, believes…
Piksy and Saint to Headline Inaugural Starlight Session
By Burnett Munthali Malawian musicians Piksy and Saint are set to headline the inaugural Starlight Session, scheduled for November 10, 2024, at Amaryllis Hotel’s Stakeout Bar in Blantyre. The much-anticipated…
Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee Launches Inquiry into Allegations Against High Court Judge Ken Manda
By Burnett Munthali The Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament has announced that it has officially launched an inquiry into allegations of corruption and other malpractices against High Court Judge Ken…
CDEDI and Citizens Plan Peaceful Demonstrations Demanding Inquiry into Military Plane Crash
By Burnett Munthali The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), alongside concerned citizens, has formally notified the Lilongwe District Council of its intention to hold peaceful demonstrations on…
Parliament to Investigate Judge Ken Manda
By Burnett Munthali Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has announced it will begin investigations into allegations of misconduct involving High Court Judge Justice Kenan Manda. This move, aimed at protecting the…
Analysis: Parliament’s Inquiry into Justice Ken Manda’s Conduct
By Burnett Munthali The announcement that Parliament will institute an inquiry into Justice Ken Manda’s conduct highlights the complex relationship between the judiciary and the legislative branch in Malawi, particularly…
Senior Chief Kapeni Appeals to Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda to Consider Chiefs’ Welfare
By Burnett Munthali Senior Chief Kapeni has called on the Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, to reconsider the financial support given to traditional leaders in Malawi. The chief…
Lawyer Alexius Kamangila’s act of compassion: A look back
By Burnett Munthali In early August 2023, Alexius Kamangila, a prominent lawyer and lecturer at the University of Malawi, took on a case that drew widespread attention. Kamangila offered his…