By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has co-hosted a two-day constitutional conference in Blantyre, bringing together legal experts, academics, and stakeholders to reflect on the country’s constitutional journey.
MLS President Davis Njobvu emphasized the significance of the conference, themed “The Constitution at 30: Reflections on Three Decades of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi.”
Njobvu stated that the conference provides an opportunity to assess the progress made, challenges faced, and the road ahead in Malawi’s constitutional development.
The MLS’s involvement in the conference aligns with its mandate to protect the public interest in legal matters.
The conference, jointly organized by MLS and the University of Malawi (Unima), aims to critically evaluate the state of constitutionalism in Malawi. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the conference seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the country’s constitutional framework and its impact on governance and democracy.
The theme of the conference is particularly relevant, as Malawi’s Constitution has been in effect for 30 years. The conference provides a platform for stakeholders to reflect on the Constitution’s strengths and weaknesses and discuss potential reforms.
Through this conference, MLS and Unima aim to contribute to the ongoing conversation about Malawi’s constitutional development and its implications for the country’s future.
