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02/03/2023

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17/02/2023

*Malawi's economy on deathbed- Chakwera*
President Lazarus Chakwera said his country's economy is on deathbed with little chances of survival if nothing extra ordinary taking place.
Chakwera said this while addressing the nation as he opened the 50th parliament.
This comes on the backdrop of reports that between 20-30% of the country's total budget is lost through corruption.
Chakwera also said annual inflation has increased to 20% in 2022 from 9.3% in 2021.
The president also bemoaned political impediments which have stiffled the corruption fight in the country.

*Major Highlights*

*Malawi is a nation at crossroads*
*Economy is suffering*
*Inflation rate not encouraging*
*Average annual inflation for 2021 was 9.3% but increased to 20% in 2022*
*Living conditions are so harsh, Malawians cant feed themselves*
*Two mega farms established*
*Mining laws to be reviewed*
*Political impediments disturbed ACB boss Martha Chizuma in the past year*
*ACB investigated more than 500 cases of corruption*
*VP Chilima is also in Parliament today*
*Some MPs are dressed in sack cloth attire in protest against what they say is the late distribution of feltiliser.*

In 2022 Chakwera promised to *fix broken systems*, *fight corruption and wealth creation.*

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16/02/2023

Latest Opinion piece- Time to walk the talk

From The Messenger’s Chest Time to walk the talk and be practical By Iwell Thawi It has taken some time for the president to address Malawians. If not mistaken, the last time the president addressed Malawians was when he received the report on the investigations on issues surrounding the arrest o

12/02/2023

*Sunday 12 February 2023*

*News headlines*

The Citizen Mail
*Chizuma charges dropped as Chakwera erodes public trust*

Nation on Sunday
*Govt abandons Chizuma case as DPP writes OPC*

The Sunday Times
*State drops charges against Chizuma*

Zodiak online
*Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) has hailed people in Misuku, in Chitipa district, for achieving strides in ending of child labour in coffee plantations in the area.*

Zim Morning Post
*Banning Chamisa rallies leads to disputed elections*

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11/02/2023

*Satuday 11 February*

*News headlines*

The Nation
*Planes deal get mess as Treasury is left with a K50 billion bill not budgeted for. ACB and OPC contracting Units were bypassed in the deal.*

The Daily Times
*AG Thabo Chakaka's troubles as he says 3 private players he hired in th Chizuma case will not be paid*

The Continent
*Chakwera, the Preacher, President, Pariah- The Malawi President's fall from grace*

Zodiak online

*South African media is reporting that award winning rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes popularly known as AKA has been shot dead in Durban.The rapper was due to perform at Durban night club Yugo, as part of his birthday.*

Nyasa Times

*8 Malawians rescued in Turkey earthquake*

SABC News
*Ramaphosa announces that he will appoint minister of electricity*

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08/12/2022

CCJP wants President Chakwera to act on NOCMA, ACB saga

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to suspend officers implicated in alleged corrupt fuel deals at the National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma).

The commission has also asked Chakwera to demonstrate his sincerity and genuine commitment to supporting the ACB and its director general Martha Chizuma by, among others, providing security to officers at the bureau.

Former Acting Nocma CEO Helen Buluma implicated Nocma's board Chairperson Colleen Zamba and Secretary for Energy Alphonso Chikuni in alleged fuel procurement scsndals at the institution.

06/12/2022

Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo has announced of the unconditional withdrawal of charges levelled against ACB Director General Martha Chizuma.

Mvalo has told parliament that President Chakwera has also suspended the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Steven Kayuni pending further inquiry into the arrest of Chizuma.

A commission of inquiry composed of several individuals including former Inspector General of police, Loti Dzonzi and other has since been instituted.

06/12/2022

Chizuma formally charged and released on police bail

06/12/2022

ACB boss Martha Chizuma charged and granted police bail

06/12/2022

On ACB boss Martha Chizuma arrest- Writes Idriss Nassah
The pre-dawn raid on Martha's house was heavy-handed and a tad embarrassing.

She had to beg the officers to look away as she scrambled for something appropriate to wear; it was a hot and humid night in Lilongwe and people often sleep as minimalists would.

When we arrived at the house, we too were shocked by the machismo on display. You'd be forgiven to think that they were there to arrest a dangerous bank bandit or an unrepentant and cantankerous Mneneri Joshua Mbele. Nay, they were there for poor Martha. We asked why they had not simply summoned her to present herself at Area 30, and she would have.

"Orders from above," is all the answer we got.

06/12/2022

Breaking: Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Martha Chizuma has been arrested this morning by police.

03/11/2022

Missing AIP MK750 million...
The Joint Parliamentary Committee says that the MK180 million reported to have been repaid from the MK750 million did not come from a foreign bank. This implies that the repayment was made within the country. The Joint Parliamentary Committee wonders who made this transaction.