10 shortlisted for ACB top job: List includes Ombudsman Chizuma, Justice Kamanga
Ministry of Justice has shortlisted 10 candidates for the top job at graft busting body, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) out of 35 applications the ministry received.
The vacancy for ACB director was created after Reyneck Matemba was appointed solicitor general.
Ironically, he will be key person in the selection of his successor at ACB.
Reports indicate that those shortlisted include CEO for National Construction Industry Council, Linda Phiri, Ombudsman Martha Chizuma, Chrispine Khunga who is ACB’s Chief Legal & Prosecution Officer, Dan Mponda, ACB’s Director of Investigations and Geoffrey Chikuta, ACB’s ex Chief Investigations Officer and current investigative support services manager to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Lilongwe.
Others are Justice Anthony Kamanga, SC Justice of Appeal, Felix Tandwe, Partner – Destone & Co, Wellington Kazembe, Managing Partner, Mackenzie and Patricks Associates and Masauko Chamkakala Legal Aid Director.
Meanwhile, critics are pressing the authorities to expedite the process of appointing a new director for the ACB, months after Matemba’s exit.
They further implore the authorities to hire a person of impeccable integrity considering that the position is very crucial to the performance of the governance institution.
Social commentator Humphrey Mvula is adding his voice to the calls, saying some decisions at the bureau can only be made by the director.
Mvula further adds that it is important for the appointing power to treat the matter with urgency.
Indeed Chizuma deserves that position but sadly she will be a thorn to the criminal cartels that have been established at state house and government. Chikhosi is overseeing all this.
Give the job to either Anthony Kamanga or Martha Chizuma. Malawi will never regret! Mark these words.
I applied for this job. My name isn’t on the shortlist. Wishing the 10 candidates the best, and to the successful candidate, to be very brave, tough and bold, resolute. This is a very difficult job by it’s nature, but at the same time simple as it depends on the availability of evidence to prosecute corruption cases. The trick is never fear! If on a yearly basis you can successfully complete 33.33% of the case files and add significant progress on the balance to be carried forward in to the next period, you’ll have set yourself on a path to success. Stakeholder engagement is crucial for your success as you lobby for increased resources, co-operation, collaboration and support in other forms, as these cases transcend organisations and boundaries. It’s a demanding job but enjoy it at the same time! Time flies ,3 years is nothing!
All the best! And we end here.
CHIZUMA yemweyo kuti wawawa
Good move, Not this business of recycling old-age civil servants. Please achina Justice Kamanga have done their part, excellent (intelligent, capable) it’s time for people in their 40s, 50s to be assuming executive responsibilities. Nanga anthu akhala muma executive positions since early 1980s, can they still be at the top of their performance now? Dr Wirima still seating as board member in 3-4 parastatals, current SP. MCP yes has conservative ideologies but this mentality of ” wamuyaya” has to go, or else it’s a recipe for disaster.
You can prove people are performers only if you try them.
I have great respect for Martha Chizuma. However, ndikuona kuti akhalebe pa Ombudsman pompo. Udindo waku ACB ndiwovuta chifukwa ulaloweleredwa ndi andale ndiye sangapange perform moyenelera. Mapeto ake tidzaona ngati akulephera ntchito. Already boma ili lawonetsa kale kuti silingamange olo kudzudzula anthu ake omwe akukhudzidwa ndizakatangale tikuzinvanzi monga za crossroads, 6.2 billion, Nocma kungotchulapo zochepa. Ndiye Mayi Chizuma akalowapo sawapatsa support yoyenera ayi
Zikomo kumpando
Chonde mupatseni Chizuma udindowu. Mayi amatha ntchito uyu.
I would vote to leave Chizuma as Ombudsman. She is doing a good job for the poor in that capacity. ACB being a different context, she might not produce the results we see from her office currently. Do not weaken the office of the Ombudsman, leave Chizuma there.
Martha chizuma is ideal for the post. She has proven to be a material for the poor malawi.
Today there are calls for Chizuma to be given the job, tomorrow it will be achoke. Mayi Chizuma please do not be carried away. The ACB director deals with complicated issues. It’s not like the Ombudsman. You will ruin up your otherwise good track record. You will be dealing with core crooks including Richard Chimwendo and Mkaka, Harry Mkandawire, Kapondamgaga, Kampondeni. The list is endless.
You are very correct. Her good record is up for a braai/bbq.
Martha is the right and good candidate for the position. I duly respect other shortlisted but Martha is new and she has performed very well as Ombudsman, please give her the Job.
Pamenepo olo patakhala popanda munthu chitasimthe ndi chani,, … Zachabe change zopanda ntchito.
Of course Chizuma will be appointed ACB Director, did Meghan Markle not produce comments undermining the integrity of the royal family? Kaya nkhani ya McLeod Chiweza, bodyguard wa Timothy Mtambo ikuyenda motani? Msilikali kuthawa kubarraks kuthawira kunja kwadziko, atapalamula mulandu wa deal ya cocaine, basi anduna kusankhidwa amvekere bwera aise ukhale bodyguard wanga, and shielding him from arrest, sizabwino. Odi tidikjre amene ali ndi umboni kuti atani, achilimika kapena apatsidwa banzi kapena atopa? Kodi phunzitsi apita kale kumaonekera kuzipatala?
There seems to be only nine names, not ten. Whatever— you can’t go wrong with Ms. Chizuma, the Iron Lady. Me and my family shall follow her — from the dawn of the world to the ends of the earth.
She’s obviously by far the best choice. But Malawi being full of chauvinistic pigs, the next director of the ACB might very well be an under qualified male, who will proceed to spend his entire time in office dangling his stupid dick and talking shit on MBC. Watch this space …..
Hahahahaaa indeed we got nine names only. Maybe the 10th is mine. Will see. But i agree with one commentator who wrote; we need people in the 40s or 50s very energetic who can really make a contribution towards fighting corruption. Not just talking and talking and attending meetings but making things tick!
If I were to vote, I would go for Martha Chizuma
Mpatseni Mayi wathuyu Martha Chizuma. She’s proved she’s smart, intelligent, delivers, high integrity, and no nonsense. And we also need to try a lady for this position. My vote and prayers are with you Martha Chizuma!
Koma mukamupatsa Martha Chizuma, mabwana akalowa mundende ndithu. Ndipo mukalowa ambiri
Prevention is better than cure so if Martha Chazuma if given this post it will be a big step forward to prevent or scare those with intentions or those with high appetite for fraud and corruption.How i wish i was a presidential advisor on the choice of ACB Director.Here we are presented with an oppotunity to score easy points on Corruption.
We have a female speaker. We need a female ACB director granted you removed a female DPP and replaced her with a man. The SDGs and various international gender policy instruments are encouraging us to put qualified women in critical positions. And Malawi has plenty of these. As a former card carrying member of the toxic masculinity club, I have come to appreciate that women’s leadership is transformative.
My vote for CHIZUMA
I would go for her as well. She will clean up this country
Osewo ndiakuba ndipo sazathetsa ziphiphu. These lawyers and accountants have been tried before and all failed to stop corruption.
This position requires someone with security background e.g. general namathanga for the job or some former police IG. Let’s see what they can offer
The position is for auditors or lawyers.
Ingomupstsani Mzimayiyo impeccable record what what singapose pa zomwe wawonetsa she is a unique lady brains, integrity, beauty you name it. More than capable. Who the cap fits let them wear it.
Try th3bqoemn. All men who have served there have let us down. They have been corrupted instead of fighting corruption. Probably Matemba was the worst of them all just opening his stinking mouth.
On matemba I strongly agree with you.
PLEASE, FOR THE FIRST TIME…….MAKE THESE INTERVIEWS PUBLIC ON TV….ZODIAKI, TTV and MBC……..We want transparency here….
I prefer Madam Jane assah, she so courageous , well educated , good manner, not shaken