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DPP told not to summon Nankhumwa to a disciplinary hearing over whistle stop rallies

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DPP told not to summon Nankhumwa to a disciplinary hearing over whistle stop rallies

By Chisomo Phiri

The High court judge, Howard Pemba, has on Friday afternoon granted an injunction stoping former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) from summoning its Vice President for the Southern region, Kondwani Nankhumwa, to a disciplinary hearing.

Nankhumwa was summoned to a hearing by the party’s disciplinary committee following a whistle stop tour he conducted in Blantyre a fortnight ago without seeking approval from the party leader Peter Mutharika.

APM and Nankhumwa

Nankhumwa earlier avoided appearing before the disciplinary hearing in Lilongwe after his lawyers wrote the committee that their client was unable to appear before it as he was attending to Parliament business.

But his lawyers later applied for the injunction.

Meanwhile, in court, Judge Howard Pemba said Nankhumwa will not appear before the disciplinary hearing until the matter is concluded in court.

According to Nankhumwa’s lawyers, the disciplinary committee itself is being challenged for being constituted contrary to the DPP constitution.

The constitution allows for five members to be in the committee, but Nankhumwa, who is also Leader of Opposition in Parliament, is arguing that the recently held DPP national governing council (NGC) appointed seven members instead.

The court, according to lawyer Daniel Sato representing Nankhumwa, is expected to give directions and the date for hearing.

Cracks and divisions have refused to leave DPP since it got booted out of government in the June 2020 presidential elections.

And according to several political analysts, the party leadership should forget returning into government after the 2025 general elections if the differences persist.

Bushiris extradition case adjourned to 11 September

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Bushiris extradition case adjourned to 11 September

By Chisomo Phiri

Senior Resident Magistrate Madalitso Chimwaza says she will make her ruling on Bushiris’ application requesting the dismissal of the extradition case on 11 September 2023.

Speaking in court on Friday, Chimwaza said she will need at least 30 days to prepare her ruling on the matter.

On his part,Bushiris’ lawyer Wapona Kita, asked the court to permanently dismiss the extradition application by authorities in South Africa because the evidence they used cannot be admissible in Malawi courts as it has not been duly authenticated as required by the law.

Bushiri and Wife Mary

Kita also prayed to the court not to allow the State to amend the substantial flaws in their request because extradition proceedings are special, they come to court after an order from the Minister of Homeland Security.

Kita supported his arguments with Sections 9(4) and 13 of the Extradition Act.

Kita argued that the extradition request tendered by authorities in South Africa has not passed the test of presenting evidence as required in terms of Section 9(4) to bring or to extradite a person of interest.

State lawyer Dzikondianthu Malunda, said the state does not agree with the application of dismissal but rather asked the court to provide fresh directions.

Malunda contended that the defence’s application is premature, and misplaced and that it should be dismissed.

In the previous court proceedings, South African witness, Sibongire Mnzinyathi, who is the Director of Public Prosecutions for Gauteng Province, was scheduled to take to the witness box but didn’t.

The Bushiris, who fled South Africa in November 2020 while on bail, are answering criminal charges and authorities in the rainbow nation are seeking their extradition to face trial there.

Earlier, Prophet Bushiri repeatedly said they left South Africa on security concerns and feared they would not get fair trial there.

Consider establishment of a climate change
research centre – Chakwera tells MUST

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Consider establishment of a climate change <br>research centre – Chakwera tells MUST

By Linda Kwanjana

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has advised authorities at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) to consider establishing a climate change
research centre at the institution.

Chakwera was speaking at MUST Campus in Thyolo on Friday 11th August, 2023 when he presided over the graduation of more than 400 students.

“I urge the leadership to consider initiating a climate change
research centre here that brings together experts from various disciplines to develop innovative solutions that promote sustainability and resilience in the context of Malawi’s unique vulnerabilities to climate disasters,” he said.

The president said the centre can then collaborate with government agencies and non – governmental organizations to implement practical interventions that safeguard our environment and protect the most vulnerable communities.

“This climate change research centre would actually go well
with the establishment of a community impact program,
encouraging students, faculty, and staff to actively participate in projects that address pressing societal challenges emanating from such disasters. These are the kinds of innovation that will keep MUST on the frontlines of national development and sustain its
supremacy as a bastion of prestigious learning,” he said.

President Chakwera expressed his pride in the institution’s achievements, referring to it as a game-changing and pacesetter university. He emphasized the importance of higher education for the country’s development and the achievement of Malawi’s Agenda 2063.

The graduation ceremony was so unique having diverse group of graduates, with 260 males and 150 females successfully completing their studies.

The graduates represent various fields, including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Information Technology, Earth Science, Meteorology, Medical Microbiology, and many others.

All set for Driemo’s album launch Saturday

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All set for Driemo’s album launch Saturday

By McLloyd Kudzingo


The much awaited time has finally come for the people of Blantyre as musician Driemo will be launching his studio album ‘Mzaliwa’ at Comesa Hall this Saturday, August 12.

Speaking in an interview, the ‘Popo’ hit maker says preparations for the launch are almost through and that people should patronize the event to witness one of the best music shows this year.

Some of the artists expected to perform during the launch include Eli Njuchi, Zeze Kingston, Piksy, Leslie, Merchah, Saint, Kell Kay and Skeffa Chimoto.




The album ‘Mzaliwa’ which has been produced by Fat Nyanda, Taktic and Mystery has 22 tracks.

Surprisingly, Driemo who has never featured other musicians in his songs, has featured a number of artists this time around.

Out of the 22 songs, 10 are collaborations and out of the 10 collaborations, eight are Zambian artists and two are from Malawi and Zimbabwe.

The artists include; Yo Maps, Chile One, Neo Slayer,Haven Kopala Queen, F Jay, Dzimo ,T Sean and Wezi from Zambia, Nutty O from Zimbabwe and Skeffa Chimoto from the home soil.

To get your ticket to the album launch, click https://wa.me/265997546334?text=INeedMzaliwaTickets

Chakwera describes Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) a pacesetter

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Chakwera describes Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) a pacesetter

By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has described Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) as a game – changing pacesetter university.

Chakwera made the remarks on Friday 11th August, 2023 at MUST Campus in Thyolo when he conferred academic accolades to 410 students.

The graduates represent various fields including Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Information Technology, Earth Science, Meteorology, Medical Microbiology, and many more.



Speaking at the event, the Malawi leader said in slightly over ten years, MUST has grown into a unique future – shaping centre of academic research and innovation with trailblazing capacity in progressive disciplines that resonate well with local and global development demands.

He emphasized the importance of higher education for the country’s development and the achievement of Malawi’s Agenda 2063.

He also acknowledged the efforts of the students, faculty, and staff at the institution in shaping the future of the country.

“As for you who are graduating today, given the educational privileges now at your disposal, it should go without saying that your status as a graduate places in your path endless opportunities and on your shoulders great responsibilities. You have the opportunity and responsibility to embrace learning as a way of life,” he said.

Speaking earlier, Professor Address Malata, the Vice Chancellor of the University, thanked the president for gracing the occasion in his capacity as chancellor.

She implored the graduates to continue working hard and to uphold the values of MUST, which include commitment, professionalism, entrepreneurship, and integrity.

Malata also assured the president that MUST has positioned itself as a solution – based institution focused on contributing to the thriving of the country in line with Agenda 2063.

The 4th congregation at MUST was a momentous event, with notable dignitaries in attendance, including the Minister of Education, Honorable Madalitso Kambauwa, Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka, and other university officials.

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