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ACB says MK5.5 billion in cash withdrawn from Amaryllis Hotel sale

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ACB says MK5.5 billion in cash withdrawn from Amaryllis Hotel sale


By Vincent Gunde

The Anti – Corruption Bureau (ACB) says between 27th January and 6th March, 2026 a total of MK 5,497,000 ( approximately MK5.5 billion) was withdrawn in cash from Yusuf Investments Limited – owner of Amaryllis Hotel’s account at the National Bank of Malawi.

The ACB said these cash withdrawals have raised suspicions of Money Laundering and Corruption which the Bureau is actively probing.

Updating the nation on progress of the Amaryllis Hotel sale investigations, the ACB has assured Malawians that it is tracing the money trail and profiling public officials and other individuals suspected of having corruptly benefited from the transaction.

Amaryllis Hotel



” The ACB will provide further updates as the investigation progresses in collaboration with the Finance Intelligence Authority (FIA), Malawi Police Service’s Fiscal and Fraud section, as well as international partners,” reads the update report in part.

Social commentator Stanley Onjezani Kenani writing on his face book page, says the Director of the Financial Intelligence Authority ( FIA) has been quietly relieved of her responsibility with no reasons given

It is being alleged that some powerful people in the current administration have been piling pressure on FIA Director to drop some cases it has been prosecuting but the Director has not been moved on the argument that it is only the court that can decide whether to dismiss a case or not.

The Amaryllis Hotel sale has resulted to some changes at the Anti – Corruption Bureau (ACB) staff members, Mr. Fidelis Chinsakaso, Acting Director of Investigations has been redeployed to Office of the President and Cabinet(OPC) with immediate effect and Ms. Bahati Msosa, Senior Legal Prosecuting Officer ( SLPO) has resigned and will continue working until 30th April, 2026 thereafter, she will proceed on leave for the remainder of her notice period.

Kenani said the Director of Legal at FIA has been seconded to Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA) to lecture saying FIA has a lot of cases pending before courts.

Rights activist Counsel Alexious Kamangila has made it clear that they will try to dodge themselves to be labeled clean but they will not succeed as per the list of individuals who have benefited from the Hotel sale is circulating on the social media.

Two suspects arrested in Mchinji, Malawi, over burglary and firearms offenses

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Two suspects arrested in Mchinji, Malawi, over burglary and firearms offenses



By Burnett Munthali

The police in Mchinji, Malawi, have arrested two suspects, Gift Godfrey, 22, and Jackson Phiri, 19, on suspicion of burglary and firearms offenses.

According to reports, the suspects were found in possession of stolen goods, including a television, shoes, and other household items.

The police spokesperson, Limbani Mpinganjira, said the suspects were also found with an AK47 rifle, which was recovered from a nearby river.



The rifle, which had no ammunition, is believed to have been used by the suspects in their crimes.

Mpinganjira said the police are still investigating the matter and more arrests are expected.

The suspects, Godfrey and Phiri, are from different villages in Malawi.

Godfrey is from Shawa village, Chief Khongoni in Lilongwe, while Phiri is from Poko village, Chief Kawere in Mchinji.

The police are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that may help with the investigation.

The case has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for harsher penalties for those found guilty of such crimes.

The police are working to ensure that the suspects face justice and that the community is kept safe.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

The arrests demonstrate the police’s commitment to fighting crime and keeping the community safe.

The people of Mchinji are hoping that the arrests will bring a sense of relief and security to the area.

The case will be heard in court soon, and the suspects will face charges related to burglary and firearms offenses.

The outcome of the case will be closely watched by the community, who are eager to see justice served.

In the meantime, the police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

By working together, the community and the police can help to prevent crime and keep Malawi safe.

The police are committed to fighting crime and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who break the law are brought to justice.

The community is encouraged to support the police in their efforts to keep the area safe.

Together, we can make a difference and create a safer Malawi for all.

The investigation is ongoing, and more updates will be provided as the case progresses.

For now, the focus is on ensuring that justice is served and the community is protected.

The police are doing their part, and it’s up to the community to do theirs by reporting any suspicious activity.

Let’s work together to keep Malawi safe and secure.

The safety of the community is a top priority, and the police are working hard to ensure that everyone is protected.

More arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

The case is a reminder that crime will not be tolerated in Malawi.

The police will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who break the law are brought to justice.

The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Child Rights Advocate Calls for Review of Malawi Prison Act

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Child Rights Advocate Calls for Review of Malawi Prison Act

By Phillimon Backson

Child rights activist, Memory Chisenga, has called for a review of the Malawi Prison Act, particularly provisions that allow young children to remain in prison due to the incarceration of their mothers.

Chisenga has urged relevant legal authorities and child rights organizations to carefully reassess the law, emphasizing that keeping children in prison exposes them to significant risks, including inadequate care and support.

Chisenga



She further noted that the prison environment is not conducive to healthy child development, warning that such conditions may negatively affect children’s behavior and overall growth.

Chisenga has since appealed to all stakeholders to give the matter serious consideration.

Her remarks follow comes after the Malawi Prison Service disclosed that the country’s correctional facilities are currently housing 20 children, aged between one month and three years, who are living with their incarcerated mothers

Ministry of Agriculture to implement ILSA project in 4 districts

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Ministry of Agriculture to implement ILSA project in 4 districts


By Vincent Gunde

The Ministry of Agriculture will implement Investing in Livelihood Resilience and Soil Health (ILSA) project in four districts of the country, Lilongwe, Mzimba, Dowa and Balaka.

The ILSA project was designed to co – finance the funding gap within Sustainable Agricultural Production Programme ( SAPP 11) and it is being funded by the European Union ( EU) through the International Fund for Agricultural Development ( IFAD).

The Financing Agreement of the project was signed on 27th March, 2025 between the Government of Malawi and IFAD at the total project cost of EUR 2,832 million, and it will be implemented over a period of three years.

Mirrium Njolomole. The project will address critical agricultural production and productivity challenges.



Presenting the project to the District executive committee (Dec) in Dowa, Mirrium Njolomole – Desk Officer for Dowa West Agriculture office SAPP 11 project, said the project has a goal of contributing to improving food and nutrition security of farmers through sustainable farming systems.

Njolomole said the project is seeking to address critical agricultural production and productivity challenges through an agroecology approach saying its interventions will focus on sustainable water management, bio – based disease and pest management, soil fertility management through support from local bio – fertilizer production and use, soil restoration through agroecological approaches.

She said the project will be implemented in selected SAPP 11 districts of Balaka, Mzimba North, Mzimba South, Lilongwe East, Lilongwe West, Dowa West and Dowa East respectively.

The officer said in Dowa district, the ILSA project will be implemented in two EPAs with two sections covered under each EPA.

” In Dowa West, the project will be implemented in Bowe EPA covering Chinkhwiri, and Chimbuli 1 sections while in Dowa East, implementation will take place in Chibvala EPA – Mtengowanthenga and Zidunge sections,” said Njolomole.  

In his remarks, Dowa District Council’s Principal Nutrition Hiv and Aids Officer Noel Chikumbu, described the project as an important investment towards wealth creation, improved food and nutrition security to farmer groups in the district.

Chikumbu called for a strong team to be providing technical services to the project so that what is being implemented be a success not only to farmers but the Dowa communities.

Mangochi calls Muslims to change MAM leadership

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Mangochi calls Muslims to change MAM leadership


By Vincent Gunde

Karonga based rights activist  Lytone Mangochi, has called on Muslims and yaos in the country to use the upcoming elections in the Muslims Association of Malawi (MAM) as an opportunity to change its leadership.

Comrade Mangochi said some people in the country are spreading propagandas in the social media that in President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s government there are no Yaos and Muslims dismissing this as not true claiming that Mutharika has the welfare of the Yaos and Muslims at heart.

He has reminded Malawians that Professor Mutharika after he was ousted from power in June, 2020 he established himself in Mangochi at Page House and he was offering his personal support to the Yaos and Muslims.

The activist has claimed that Professor Mutharika even went to Machinga where people were eating wild bushes (chitedze) as food for their survival with a little food he had to distribute to them but at no time the Muslim leadership and President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera did the same.

He said what Malawians saw was the Muslim leadership offering solidarity with President Chakwera as they were seen going to the State House than showing solidarity with Professor Mutharika who had the welfare of the Muslims and the Yaos at heart.

Lyton Mangochi



Mangochi said madam Dr. Joyce Banda travelled to Egypt to beg some food for the starving Muslims and Yaos while President Chakwera became the world’s global trotter and at no time, he brought home food to distribute to the suffering Malawians.

” Propagandas against Professor Mutharika on the Yaos and Muslims are dead before arrival, leave Mutharika alone,” said Comrade Mangochi.

He has advised the UTM and UDF to leave the matter of the DPP and its Vice Presidents to the DPP itself saying this is outside their jurisdiction, and no one in Malawi will listen to their statements.

Comrade Mangochi has personally advised UDF President Atupele Muluzi to come out from his fence to do his politics outside claiming that millions of Malawians are complaining of his behaviors as greed reminding him that he has a lot to do for his party to win back the trust they lost in him as their leader.

He has further advised the two political parties UTM and UDF to use this time they are not in government as an opportune time to rebuild their parties ahead of the 2030 elections and not the time for spreading propagandas against the DPP and President Professor Mutharika.

He has praised Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda and the MCP for declaring themselves out of the parliamentary committee to investigate circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others, in the Chikangawa forest on 10th June, 2024.

Comrade Mangochi has also advised Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleman to add activists and journalists in the parliamentary committee for the commission of inquiry to be credible in the eyes of millions of Malawians that have questions without answers.

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