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By Suleman Chitera The ongoing legal battle over the proposed relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) headquarters from Lilongwe to Blantyre has evolved into more than just an administrative dispute. It has become a significant test of constitutional governance, institutional independence, and public confidence in Malawi’s democratic processes ahead of future elections.MEC Headquarters Relocation […]
By Suleman Chitera The High Court’s decision to stop the relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) from Lilongwe to Blantyre is more than a dispute over office space. It is a significant constitutional and governance battle that could define the limits of presidential authority and the independence of key state institutions.Justice on Trial: Malawi’s […]
By Twink Jones Gadama In a highly anticipated judgment, the High Court in Lilongwe has acquitted 10 police officers and convicted 11 others in connection with the murder of Buleya Lule, a suspect who died in police custody in 2019. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThe acquitted police officers include former […]
By Burnett Munthali On Monday morning, 25 November 2024, the High Court in Lilongwe convened to hear oral submissions from both the state and the defense in a case where Lester Maganga is accused of murdering Allan Witika. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionMaganga, the accused, was present in court as […]
By Burnett Munthali The High Court in Lilongwe continued hearing the case of two Rwandan nationals accused of killing their fellow national, businessman Habimana Noel Emily, in October 2022. The accused in the case are Emily’s ex-wife, Gilamata Gentile, and his driver, Rafiki Munyamagaju. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionTestifying this […]
By Burnett Munthali In a significant legal development, Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a previous High Court ruling that required former President Peter Mutharika and former chief secretary Lloyd Muhara to personally cover a K69 million legal-costs bill. This judgment reverses the November 2020 decision, which ordered them to pay the costs incurred […]
By Twink Jones Gadama In a dramatic turn of events, the Supreme Court of Appeal yesterday reversed a High Court judgment that had ordered former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and Justice Lloyd Muhara to personally pay K69 million kwacha in costs. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThe costs were related […]
By Burnett Munthali The High Court in Blantyre has commenced hearings on an application by five Malawians who are challenging the legality of using national identity cards (IDs) as the sole form of identification for voting in elections. The applicants, George Chipwaira, Godfrey Banda, Alex Phillip Dimba, James Chitsulo, and Crino Masulani, are contesting the […]
