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Malawians question authenticity of the Forensic audit report claim it was ‘heavily edited’

February 24, 2014 Global AuthorBaker Tilly, Cashgate, Henry Chimunthu Banda, John Tembo, Joyce Banda, Malawi, Paul Mphwiyo

BLANTYRE(AGV)—The Forensic audit report conducted by a British accounting firm, Baker Tilly Business Services Limited into the looting of public resources at Capital Hill continues to attract mixed reactions with economic expert Henry Kachaje saying it is not genuine. "How come it doesn't mention that the Budget Director (Paul Mphwiyo) was the one fighting corruption and looting? How come it... Read More

Malawi’s Pres. Joyce Banda under fire as activists calls for nationwide demonstrations

February 23, 2014 Global AuthorCashgate, Joyce Banda, Malawi, Paul Mphwiyo

BLANTYRE (MaraPost)--The issue of cashgate scam and Malawi government's delay to make public a forensic audit report on the looting of public resources is refusing to die with Malawi Watch, a human rights organisation, claiming that President Joyce Banda's administration is delaying knowing fully their hands are much "dirty and directly involved". . Read More

South Africa drops the Traditional Courts bill from legislation

February 22, 2014 Global Author

Sonke Gender Justice notes with great elation the lapsing from the legislative processes of the mooted Traditional Courts Bill (TCB). We particularly note the gallant resistance by the Alliance for Rural Democracy, and in particular, rural women who stood to be the most affected. "The campaign against the TCB saw a rare moment of politics of principles triumphing those of... Read More

Malawi Politician says President Joyce Banda no longer inspiring to women

February 22, 2014 Global AuthorDPP, Joyce Banda, Lillian Kaliati, Malawi, People's Party, PP

BLANTYRE --Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the only party with highest number of female candidates for Parliamentary and Local Government Elections slated for May 20 this year, says President Joyce Banda's sentiments and her style of leadership are no longer inspiring especially to women. DPP will field 43 female candidates in Parliamentary Elections while over 70 others are vying for... Read More

South African opposition vow to impeach President Zuma

February 19, 2014 Global AuthorANC, Election, South Africa, Zuma

South Africa's opposition have criticised President Zuma's "good news" state of the nation address this week with some using the ongoing debate to call for his impeachment. Zuma delivered the eagerly awaited address last week and opposition parties have been given the opportunity to raise issues that they feel were lacking from the speech. with the election looming, some... Read More

Mutharika picks marketer as running mate as candidates begin presenting nomination ahead of Malawi May polls

February 11, 2014 Global AuthorAtupele Muluzi, Chakwera, Joyce Banda, Malawi, Peter Mutharika, Saulos Chilima

Blantyre, Malawi, Feb. 10 (AGV) _ Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate in Malawi's May 20 elections Prof. Peter Mutharika has picked marketer Saulos Chilima, as his running mate. Chilima, 41, is the Managing Director of the mobile phone company, Airtel Malawi. "The elections this year I think they will be crucial for the future of this country, it... Read More

Winnie left wanting in Nelson “Madiba” Mandela’s will

February 6, 2014 Global AuthorDikgang Moseneke, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, Will, Winnie Mandela

JOHANNESBURG – Former President Nelson Mandela has not left any money or assets to his former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Mandela’s final will and testament was released publicly today. In it Mandela detailed endowments to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Executors of his estate, Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, Eastern Cape Judge President Themba Sangoni and Advocate George Bizos SC,... Read More

Malawi’s Joyce Banda government hikes fuel prices

February 6, 2014 Global AuthorCashgate, Fuel Prices, Joyce Banda, Lyton Zinyemba, Malawi, Malawi Kwacha, MERA

BLANTYRE(AGV)--Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has adjusted upwards fuel prices effective February 6, 2014. The upward adjustment was announced on Wednesday by MERA. Petrol will now be selling at 839 kwacha from 760 kwacha, Diesel will be selling at K853.40 up from K770 per litre, this represents 10.39 percent and 10.80 percent respectively. A statement signed by MERA board... Read More

Malawi ‘Cashgate’ cases begin

January 29, 2014 Global AuthorBruno Kalemba, Caroline Savala, Cashgate, Joyce Banda, Leonard Kalonga, Malawi, Malawi Graft, Maxwell Mkwezalamba

BLANTYRE(AGV) _ The first two out of the 70 defendants appeared in court in the Malawi capital, Lilongwe, Wednesday at the beginning of what has been dubbed "cashgate", the biggest corruption scandal in Malawian history. . Read More

Former Malawi Justice Minister, president’s finance chief arrested over massive government looting

January 27, 2014 Global AuthorBlantyre, Brown Mpinganjira, Cashgate, IMF, Joster Njanji, Joyce Banda, Ken Lipenga, lilongwe, Malawi Graft, Manondo, MZUZU, Oswald Lutepo, Ralph Kasambara

Lilongwe 2014-01-27_ Former Malawi Justice Minister Raphael Kasambara and Principal Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Joster Njanji have been arrested following on-going investigations into how millions of dollars were allegedly looted in government in dubious deals. "We have today, the 27th of October 2014, arrested Mr. Raphael Kasambara on money laundering offences," said police spokesperson Rhoda... Read More

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