AG Chakaka Nyirenda Apologies over Journalist Gondwe’s Arrest

The Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has apologized for the detention and confiscation of electronic gadgets for Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) Managing Director, Gregory Gondwe.

The news has been confirmed by MISA Malawi Chairperson Tereza Ndanga through a media statement.

Ndanga has indicated that they held a meeting with Nyirenda at Capital Hill on today.

Police arrested Gondwe on Tuesday; forcing him to disclose source of information on a story that indicated government had paid K1.3 billion to corruption suspect and businessman Zuneith Sattar on a contract still under a restriction order by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for possible corruption.