By Kenson McCloud There are mixed reactions from good governance experts following the passing of the Corrupt Practices Act Amendment Bill as some have cast doubt that the Act will have no meaningful impact in the fight against corruption in the country. The sentiments follow the tabling and passing of the Bill on Thursday, which […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Peoples Transformation Party (PETRA) has joined other quarters in calling for the independence of the country’s graft bursting body when discharging its duties. PETRA said this in a press statement released on Tuesday signed by its Acting Director of communications George Mvula. According to Mvula Anti Corruption Bureau should be left alone […]Read More
By Chilenje Chilenje The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has appealed to the media practitioners in the country to always abide by media ethics when reporting corruption related issues to avoid jeopardizing the bureau's investigations. ACB Principal Public Relations Officer, Egritta Ndala dala, made the appeal in Blantyre during a day-long training workshop for Shire valley Media […]Read More
By Vyalema Kaluluma Phiri 30 cases under the Affordable Input Program are on the radar of the Anti-Corruption Bureau which has since instituted investigations. The body’s director general Martha Chizuma made the remarks on Tuesday in Mzuzu city during a press briefing ahead of this year's International Anti-Corruption Day to be held on Thursday. Chizuma […]Read More
By Rhodrick Banda The Anti-Corruption Bureau says it will not let any stakeholder dictate how the graft busting body conducts its business. Its Director General Martha Chizuma was responding to a fresh statement from the Democratic Progressive Party which calls on the ACB to stop persecuting former President Peter Mutharika. DPP’s stance follows the ACB’s […]Read More
By Wilson Allan Phiri Former President Peter Mutharika is reported to have snubbed the Anti Corruption Bureau which was today scheduled to start questioning the ex head of state over alleged corruption and abuse of office. The ACB had settled for a virtual interrogation session after backtracking on an earlier plan to conduct physical meeting […]Read More
By Franklin Mtambalika Development partners have hailed Malawi following the appointment of Martha Chizuma as Director General of the Anti Corruption Bureau. Best wishes have come from stakeholders including Ireland, Norway, the United States, Britain, Germany and the European Union. The development partners have underlined that Chizuma’s choice is the "right direction in addressing economic […]Read More
By Aamon Butao Some gender activists are excited with the appointment of Ombudsman Martha Chizuma as the new boss of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. President Lazarus Chakwera settled for Chizuma out of three nominees shortlisted during interviews for the post. Currently, the ACB Director General-elect is waiting confirmation by Parliament. Reacting to the development, renowned […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Department of Forestry has underscored that stern action awaits any public official involved in corruption. Director in the department Clement Chilima issued the firing shots in an interview with Timveni Media revelations in January about public officers engaged in corrupt activities in the illegal charcoal burning business moved the department to […]Read More
By Pemphero Malimba Leaders of the faith community have been urged to utilize their influence in society to help fight corruption. According to the Anti Corruption Bureau, religious leaders have immense role to encourage worshippers to refrain from corrupt practices. ACB Principal Public Education Officer Catherine Nkhoma said, "The clergy should also send a message […]Read More
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