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Malawians mourn with Zikhale as he loses another brother

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Malawians mourn with Zikhale as he loses another brother

By Durell Namasani

There has been a wave of condolence messages to the Minister of Homeland Security Hon Ken Zikhale Ng’oma after news spread that he has lost a brother.

On Friday afternoon, an announcement was made on Zikhale’s Facebook page that his brother Dr Brian Ng’oma has died

“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dr. Brian Ng’oma, a brother to the Minister of Homeland Security Dr. Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma and former Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Labour” read the message

Malawians are comforting Hon Zikhale as he loses another brother weeks after losing a brother, daughter and Uncle

The Minister has confirmed the development describing the news as very sad and confusing.

The  late Brian Ng’oma, a resident of Area 18 in Lilongwe, was a pillar to the Ng’oma family.

Details of the funeral programme are expected later.

The minister recently also lost his daughter, Cynthia, a designer and makeup artist and another brother prior. He has also lost an Uncle earlier this month

MEC commissioner Francis Kasaila urges non-partisanship ahead of 2025 elections

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MEC commissioner Francis Kasaila urges non-partisanship ahead of 2025 elections

By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioner Francis Kasaila has challenged MEC officials to be non-partisan and work proffesionally when discharging their duties ahead of next year’s elections.

Kasaila made the call in Liwonde, Machinga, during the opening of a three days Building Resources In Democracy, Governance and Election (BRIDGE) training for the second corhort of MEC district based stafff from the southern region.

Francis Kasaila

He stressed the need for MEC officers to treat all Malawians equally irrespective of their political affiliations.

In her remarks, Zomba City Assistant District Elections Officer, Naomi Mmanga vowed to perform their duties proffesionally by respecting the electoral laws.

Among others, the workshop seeks to orient the MEC officials on the new legal framework and electoral reforms, voter registration and election administration.

CDEDI proposes for the establishment of regulatory body to curb corruption in auctioneering sector

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CDEDI proposes for the establishment of regulatory body to curb corruption in auctioneering sector

By Chisomo Phiri

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has proposed the establishment of a special body to enforce standards and ethics in the country’s auctioneering sector to curb corruption and fraud.

CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa made the call on Thursday in Lilongwe during a press briefing aimed at bringing to light corrupt practices suspected to have happened at the auction conducted by the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) in April this year.

According to Namiwa, Public Procurement and Disposal Assets Authority (PPDA) should stop KADO Auctioneering company from conducting any public auction for its questionable conduct during the auction.

Sylvester Namiwa

He highlighted the alleged corrupt practices within the auction process, posing a threat to government assets.

When contacted, Kate Kujaliwa, the PPDA Public Relations Officer (PRO) refrained from commenting on the matter, stating that they have not received any formal information regarding the issue.

Medical doctor arrested for illegal possession of medical drugs in Mchinji

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Medical doctor arrested for illegal possession of medical drugs in Mchinji

By Chisomo Phiri

Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody a 50 year-old ‘medical doctor’, Gerald Lingson, for allegedly being found in possession of assorted medical drugs without permit.

It is alleged that Lingson was attempting to smuggle the drugs to Mozambique where he reportedly operates a private clinic.

According to Mchinji Police spokesperson, Limbani Mpinganjira, police officers intercepted the suspect at Mtukwa Check Point while on his motorcycle en-route to Mozambique.

Arrested, Gerald Lingson

“The officers found assorted medical drugs in his luggage including 60 blisters of Artemether Lumefentrine(LA), five bottles of eye/ear drops ciproflaxicine, four bottles of Gentamicine (eardrop), 1000 tablets of paracetamol, 2000 tablets of indomethacin, four packtes of MRDTs,1000 tablets of Metronidazole, 1000 tablets of Ibuprofen,1000 tablets of chrorpheniramine, 60 Virals of DEPO povera, 100virals of Gentamicine injections, 10 tubes of cotrimazole cream cream, 24 tubes of Tetracycline Ointment and ,1000 tablets of Sabutamol,” said Mpinganjira.

Lingson is expected to appear before court to answer the charges of illegal possession of medical drugs and attempt to export drugs without permit which is contrary to Sections 95 and 96 of Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority Act respectively.

He hails from Lubayini Village, Traditional Authority(T/A) Mkanda in Mchinji district.

Malawi Judiciary launches Financial Crimes Division to ensure swift justice in economic cases

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Malawi Judiciary launches Financial Crimes Division to ensure swift justice in economic cases

By Chisomo Phiri

The Malawi Judiciary on Thursday May 30,2024,officially launched the Financial Crimes Division at the High Court premises in Lilongwe.

The division which focuses on financial and economic crimes seeks to expedite trial of the financial and economic cases and ensure justice.

Speaking during the launch, Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo said the launch signifies the government’s commitment to the fight against financial and corruption cases.

Mvalo Mzikamanda and Kapindu



“A country which is determined to fight against corruption must demand other measures like financial crimes division to ensure that corruption cases are processed with speed and diligence.

“Not only will this division help to expedite trials, officers working in this division will attain skills that will be vital in delivering justice,” Mvalo said.

The Minister said the government was aware of infrastructure challenges that surrounds judicial system as such, government would construct a Court Complex at City Centre in Lilongwe where there would be 40 court-rooms.

On his part, Judge In-Charge for the Financial Crimes Division, who is also Deputy Chief Justice, Redson Kapindu said despite some hiccups, collaborative efforts have necessitated the progress of handling cases.

“Today’s pivotal event signifies not just an establishment of a new financial crimes division but embodies collective commitment as a nation towards constitution principles of national policy that introduce measures guaranteeing accountability, transparency, personal integrity, and financial probity,” he said.

Kapindu said since it was establishment in November 2022, the division has so far registered 139 financial case crimes, and that 40 cases have been finalized.

President for Malawi Law Society(MLS) , Patrick Mpaka said there was a need for adequate funding, technical and institutional support if the division is to serve Malawians more efficiently.

He added that the financial crimes division has three judges, which according to him delays delivery of speedy justice.

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