Tag: andrew nyirenda

Parliament Confirms Mzikamanda as Chief Justice

Published on March 15, 2022 by Chisomo Kambale

Parliament on Monday confirmed Justice Rizine Mzikamanda, Senior Counsel, as the country’s Chief Justice. Members unanimously agreed to the confirmation […]

Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda retires

Published on December 27, 2021 by Edgar Naitha

Head of the Country’s Judiciary, Chief Justice, Andrew Nyirenda, SC, has retired. Registrar of the High Court and Supreme Court […]

Malawi’s Constitutional Court Judges finally receives 2020 Chatham House Prize

Published on November 19, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi’s constitutional court judges have today been presented with the 2020 Chatham House Prize – a year after the ceremony […]

Mpinganjira’s bribery case ruling today

Published on September 10, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

The High Court is today scheduled to deliver a ruling in case where well-known businessman Thom Mpinganjira is accused of […]

Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda Certifies DPP’s Elections Case As Constitutional

Published on August 24, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda has certified a case in which Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is challenging the Fresh Presidential Elections […]

Magosi of Botswana sworn as new SADC Executive Secretary

Published on August 18, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Botswana’s Elias Mpedi Magosi has been sworn in as the new Executive Secretary of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). […]

Chanthunya appeal hearing Adjourned To 14 July,2021

Published on June 29, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Supreme Court of Appeal has postponed to 14 July, 2021 hearing an appeal case involving murder convict, Misozi Chamthunya. […]

Three newly appointed MEC Commissioner sworn-in

Published on June 21, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Three of the four newly appointed Commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) have been sworn in the capital Lilongwe. […]

Court dismisses Mutharika’s application in MK69.5 million legal costs case

Published on April 15, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by former president Peter Mutharika and former secretary to the President […]

APM, Muhara Ordered To 69.5 Million For Plotting To Remove Chief justice Andrew Nyirenda

Published on March 12, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

The High Court in Lilongwe has ordered former President Peter Mutharika former chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara to […]

Three newly elected MPs sworn-in

Published on January 20, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Three members of Parliament, who were elected in fresh elections in December last year, have been sworn in today at […]

APM, Muhara’s Formal Hearing To Start On January 26

Published on January 14, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

A formal hearing to determine the costs former President Peter Mutharika and former Chief Secretary to the government Lloyd Muhara […]

Junior Judiciary Staff Pen ACB, Ombudsman Over Breach Of Recruitment Procedures By Justice Nyirenda And Judicial Service Commission

Published on November 26, 2020 by Edgar Naitha

Concerned junior staff of the judiciary have reported Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda and Judicial Service Commission to the Anti-Corruption Bureau […]

Chakwera to be sworn-in as President today

Published on June 28, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Newly elected President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera of Tonse Alliance will be sworn in today at Bingu International Convention Centre in […]

‘Mzikamanda not Acting Chief Justice’ –Patemba

Published on June 18, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Judiciary has expressed ignorance over reports that Justice Rezine Mzikamanda has started discharging his duties as Acting Chief Justice […]

Law Professor Edge Kanyongolo Accuses Minister of Information Mark Botomani of Misleading the Nation

Published on June 17, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Chancellor College Law Professor Edge Kanyongolo has accused minister of information Mark Botomani of misleading the nation over the retirement […]

Lawyers invade the streets over govt move forcing Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda to retire

Published on June 17, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Lawyers and judges are on the street across the country protesting against executive interference on the judiciary. This is in […]

CFT leader Timothy Mtambo joins Lawyers protest in Mzuzu

Published on June 17, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Citizen for Transformation (CFT) leader Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo has joined the national wide protest organized by lawyers demanding judicial independence. […]