Justice Minister to Complete Review of Chikangawa Plane Crash Reports This Week

Minister of Justice, Charles Mhango, has confirmed that by the end of this week, he will have completed reviewing reports from investigations into the Chikangawa plane crash that claimed the lives of Saulos Chilima and 13 others in Mzimba District.

Speaking on today’s edition of Kulinji, Mhango said he had summoned all relevant reports concerning the crash and began reviewing them last Friday. He explained that there are three main reports: the first issued by BFU in Germany, the second conducted locally in Malawi, and the third being the final BFU report, which he is currently examining.

Mhango stated that once the review is complete, he will provide advice to the Head of State, including recommendations on whether further investigations are necessary.

When asked about preliminary findings, Mhango said he could not reveal details at this stage. However, he noted that some witnesses summoned to give evidence to the investigative committee declined to appear, while others who did testify did so under fear or pressure.

He assured Malawians that the reports are being examined professionally and impartially, and any guidance given to the Head of State will not favor any particular side.

The Head of State, upon receiving the reports, said he would wait for the Justice Minister’s advice before deciding whether to order another formal investigation into the incident.