In order to minimise wastage of resources on trivial appeals whose decisions are obvious deterrent mechanisms have to be instituted whereby the sentencing has to be increased. These thieves knew that they were engaging in illicit transactions by stealing money belonging to the public. They are receiving their dues hence no grounds for appeals. Well said and done Justice Mkandawire; practice as stipulated and do not be attracted by material things as seen lately when judges compromise their profession because of money????????????????