BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Supreme Court of Appeal has formally confirmed business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira’s case withdrawal and appeal removal.
This means the business tycoon is officially a free man from any criminal charges.
Mpinganjira appealed to the Supreme Court on September 10, 2021 conviction for offering advantages to public officers.
He was however subsequently released on bail in 2022 pending the determination of his appeal before the Supreme Court.
The withdrawal came after former President Lazarus Chakwera exercised his constitutional powers to grant Mpinganjira a presidential pardon during the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Supreme Court of Appeal has formally confirmed business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira’s case withdrawal and appeal removal.
This means the business tycoon is officially a free man from any criminal charges.
Mpinganjira appealed to the Supreme Court on September 10, 2021 conviction for offering advantages to public officers.
He was however subsequently released on bail in 2022 pending the determination of his appeal before the Supreme Court.
The withdrawal came after former President Lazarus Chakwera exercised his constitutional powers to grant Mpinganjira a presidential pardon during the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A coalition of faith-based organizations, the Religious Leaders Network for Choice, has hailed a recent High Court ruling allowing minors who are victims of sexual assault to access safe abortion services.
The October 2025 ruling acknowledges the severe psychological trauma faced by young girls forced to carry pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or defilement.
Cliff Nyekanyeka, the organization’s national coordinator, emphasized that the ruling aligns with faith traditions that accept abortion on therapeutic, eugenic, rape, and incest grounds.
“This ruling represents a compassionate approach to protecting vulnerable individuals,” Nyekanyeka said.
Mateyu Sisya, legal advisor for the network, has urged the Attorney General to push for swift implementation of the ruling and advocate for new policies supporting sexual assault victims.
The organization stresses that the court’s decision doesn’t contradict religious principles but rather prioritizes the well-being of those affected.
The ruling has sparked intense debate, with some religious leaders warning against what they see as a potential erosion of Malawi’s moral values.
The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops, Malawi Council of Churches, Evangelical Association of Malawi, and Muslim Association of Malawi have expressed concerns, stating that “life begins at conception and must be protected”
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) along side Lost History Foundation, has petitioned the Malawi Parliament to begin using local languages particularly Chichewa during its deliberations, in a move aimed at promoting inclusivity and national identity.
Presenting the petition at Parliament Building in Lilongwe on Thursday, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa emphasized that all parliamentary proceedings are meant for Malawians, the majority of whom communicate primarily in indigenous languages.
“Whatever transpires in Parliament is meant for the ordinary Malawian. It is therefore important that proceedings be conducted in a language that every citizen can understand,” said Namiwa.
He argued that introducing local languages such as Chichewa, Chitumbuka, and Yao in Parliament would help bridge the communication gap between lawmakers and the people they represent.
Namiwa noted that English, though an official language, often limits citizens’ understanding of national issues debated in the House.
The petition also calls for the translation of parliamentary documents, bills, and committee reports into local languages, enabling broader public participation in democratic processes.
He also calls for the local language inclusive in schools.
The petition has since been received by Member of Parliament for Zomba city North Bester Awali.
Awali commended the initiative, saying it would help them reach out to the local communities that voted for them.
He assured them that will present the petition to the Speaker’s office.
If adopted, Malawi would join other African nations such as Tanzania and South Africa that have incorporated local languages in parliamentary and official state business.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court in Lilongwe has reserved its ruling in a legal battle between Zimbabwean businessman Nesbert Mukora and Malawian entrepreneur Yollam Kawanga over ownership of a Toyota Land Cruiser (registration number LT07MGGP), which is suspected to have been stolen in South Africa before being sold in Malawi.
The case was heard in a closed-door session before Judge Simeon Mdeza on Wednesday.
Mukora, who owns a luxury car hire company in Zimbabwe, is challenging a September court decision that allowed Kawanga to continue using the disputed vehicle.
Speaking to journalists after the hearing, Mukora’s lawyer Khwima Mchizi argued that the court order transferring the vehicle to Kawanga was irregularly obtained, as his client was not served with summons.
He said:“The order that was used to obtain the vehicle from the Malawi Police was irregular because my client was never served. The best course of action is to return the vehicle to police custody, where both parties’ interests can be safeguarded pending final determination.”
On his part, Kawanga’s lawyer Gift Katundu urged the court to dismiss Mukora’s application for a stay of execution, arguing that it lacks merit and should be dismissed with costs.
Kawanga insisted he is an innocent buyer, saying he purchased the SUV from Jolene Margaret Janse Van Vuuren, a South African national, in April this year for K168 million.
He said before completing the transaction, the vehicle was taken to the Interpol Desk at the Malawi Police Service Headquarters, where checks reportedly confirmed it was not listed as stolen anywhere in the world.
While Mukora, claimed the vehicle was stolen from him in South Africa by the same woman before it was smuggled into Malawi and sold.
The court is expected to announce its ruling on the matter soon.
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….Lilongwe court releases accused on strict conditions, including new sureties and mandatory police reporting
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court has granted bail to eight suspects accused of disturbing peaceful demonstrations by civil servants at Area 18 Memorial Tower on March 19, 2025.
The accused were reportedly involved in acts that disrupted the ongoing demonstrations, which were organized by civil servants demanding improved working conditions and timely salary adjustments.
According to court records, the suspects denied the charges leveled against them, maintaining their innocence and asserting that they were wrongfully accused.
It has been established that the same individuals are already on bail in three other separate cases currently pending before different courts.
Despite their previous bail status, the suspects were re-arrested last week shortly after being granted bail by Magistrate Wanangwa Nyirenda in one of their other ongoing matters.
Presiding over the case, Resident Magistrate Precious Kondowe granted the suspects bail upon fulfilling specific financial and procedural conditions.
Each suspect was released on a bail bond of K200,000, while two new sureties — different from those in their other three cases — were each bonded at K2 million.
Magistrate Kondowe emphasized that the sureties must be reliable individuals of good standing who can ensure that the accused comply with all bail conditions and attend all future court proceedings.
As part of the bail conditions, the suspects are required to report to Area 30 Police Headquarters every fortnight on Fridays.
They have also been strictly warned against interfering with witnesses or engaging in any activities that might jeopardize ongoing investigations.
The court further cautioned that any violation of these conditions would result in an immediate revocation of bail and possible remand pending trial.
Observers have noted that the case continues to attract public interest, given the repeated court appearances of the accused and their involvement in multiple ongoing legal proceedings.
The matter has since been adjourned to a later date for further hearing, with prosecutors expected to present witness testimonies and additional evidence.
The development marks yet another chapter in the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to maintain order and uphold justice following a series of demonstrations in the capital earlier this year.
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