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By Vincent Gunde Political activist Bon Kalindo, says Malawi is a country of shame where suspects who are being arrested by police are the poor people while the rich, money is buying for them justice in court. Kalindo has observed that when rich people are arrested, it takes a day or two to be out […]
By Suleman Chitera A troubling case of abuse of authority by traffic police has emerged in Lilongwe, exposing how some officers continue to harass motorists through the misapplication of traffic laws. Ms. Agatha Zephaniah, a businesswoman based in Lilongwe, was wrongly fined K20,000 by traffic police despite fully complying with the law. Ms. Zephaniah recently […]
By Suleman Chitera An Investigative Examination of Policing in Malawi Across Two Political Eras For five consecutive years, Malawi lived under a troubling paradox: a nation constitutionally committed to democracy, yet policed in a manner more consistent with authoritarian control. Under the administration of the Malawi Congress Party and President Lazarus Chakwera, the Malawi Police […]
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. […]
Inside Malawi’s Uneven Justice System By Suleman Chitera | Malawi Freedom Network Malawi’s justice system is under intense scrutiny as new findings reveal deep inconsistencies in how offences are treated, particularly between ordinary citizens and individuals accused of corruption or financial crimes. An investigation by Malawi Freedom Network has established that while suspects in serious […]
Poor inmates with minor cases rot in cells By Suleman Chitera In Malawi’s justice system, poverty often decides who walks free and who remains behind bars. While the Constitution promises equal protection under the law, reality shows a starkly different picture: hundreds of poor Malawians languish in police cells and prisons over minor offences — […]
By Suleman Chitera A growing wave of public sentiment across Malawi is calling for strong accountability measures against individuals allegedly linked to acts of political intimidation and violence under the banner of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Citizens say the era of political impunity must come to an end, insisting that anyone who breaks the […]
By Suleman Chitera A Parliament Under Siege What should have been the safest ground for lawmakers—the Parliament of Malawi—was turned into a zone of intimidation during the regime of outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera and his Malawi Congress Party (MCP). The shocking attack on Honourable Grace Kwelepeta’s car, whose tyres were deliberately punctured by political thugs, […]
The Malawi Police Service has confirmed that no arrests have been made so far in connection with the violence that erupted during Wednesday’s demonstrations in Lilongwe, but assured the public that investigations are currently underway. Speaking to the media, Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya defended the conduct of officers during the protests, stating that law enforcers […]
Opinion By Suleman Chitera, Chiradzulu, based political commentator The images and testimonies from the recent demonstrations in Lilongwe are nothing short of disturbing. Peaceful citizens, including organizers like Sylvester Namiwa, were publicly attacked by machete-wielding thugs. Even more alarming was the presence of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and Malawi Police Service (MPS), who stood […]
