Malawi has a new Anti-Corruption Czar – Her name is Martha Chizuma
The Public Appointments Committee (PAC), meeting on Monday, has eventually confirmed ombudsman Martha Chizuma as director general for graft-busting body the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) after it had earlier rejected her with abysmal scores.
Last week PAC, using a scoring procedure during interview confirmation, scored Chizuma 14.9 which was less than the minimum 17 mark required for her to be confirmed for the ACB job.
But her rejection did not amuse Malawians, including the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) which threatened a march to parliament on Tuesday, May 18 and Dowa North West Malawi Congress Party (MCP) legislator and chief whip who gave a notice Sunday that a motion to rescind the decision of not confirming Chizuma be moved in the PAC meeting slated for Monday, May 17.
Nyasa Times can confirm that out of the members present during the Monday meeting, 12 voted in favour of Chizuma’s confirmation; 1 abstained and 4 members of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) walked out, according to PAC chairperson Joyce Chitsulo.
Chitsulo said she was “personally happy, and I have been saying this that I for one would love to see Chizuma confirmed.”
She said the walking out of the 4 DPP members was ineffectual because the quorum formed.
Writing on his Facebook page, Stanley Onjezani Kenani, simply said: “We took the fight to the wire—and won.”
A member of the Bar Association of Malawi, Women Lawyers Association of Malawi and Women Judges Association of Malawi (founding member and ex-officio), Martha Chizuma holds a Master of Law degree in International Economic Law from the University of East London and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College.
She has practised law for 18 years having previously worked with Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company as Legal Counsel, Deputy Chairperson of Industrial Relations Court (IRC), Assistant Registrar of the High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal and Senior Resident Magistrate.
Congratulations madam Chizuma for being selected to be the new head of the ACB. You have a very important and responsible job which we hope you will discharge without fear or favour. The huge ‘theft’ of sacred public money should be stopped to enable the government spend that money for the betterment of the ordinary men and women of Malawi. May God protect you and bless you in your endeavours.
Increase her security because corrupted enemies will be on her neck.Make them independent
Those who perceive her as an under dog you better watch out. She will prove soon how strong and determined she is to work as the ACB Director.
Just take cover all you corrupt idiots but remember with Martha at the helm, we will get you where ever you are going to hide.
All the best madam Martha Chizuma, may God be with you to lead by example…
Congratulations Madam…
Give her the necessary resources and adequate security. The corrupt kings alimva kununkha dzikoli.
Please intensify Martha chizumas security judging by what happened l think her enemies might try other means of removing her.Martha make corruption uncomfortable in Malawi viva Martha viva
wachepa sangathane nazo za malawi uyu you will agree with me just wait and c
May the Almighty GOD be with you and guide and protect you woman of Malawi Martha Chizuma.
Chakwera Choose Martha Chizuma so that Chakwera can Twist and Turn her to.His own will and Requirements
Uko kunali ulira kwa anamalira.
congratulations Madam after failed interview.Lest we forget fupa lokakamiza silichedwa kuswa mphika.The issue is about dealing with a chain of mafias and let God be on your side other side we dont want to see you looted.Remember ,fupa lokakamiza
cover the boss
Martha yemweyo kuti wawawa. Wakwiya ndi mfiti kapena adabapo ndalama zaboma ndiye akuopa. Ngiyajabula kakhulu namuhlanje. Ngiyafisela Martha umsebenzi omuhle eACB.
Though it sounds exciting, let’s wait and see
Go Martha Go Martha Go Martha. IGWEEEEEE
This woman must be left alone and do her job. Its disgusting that we have people in parliament who want to perpetuate the status quo. Our country could have state of the art infrastructure if it was not for the stealing of thugs in the name of politicians. God has given this woman why not utilize her skills and allegiance to this country. She is very patriotic and doing it for generations to come. Every time I come back to Malawi it seems nothing has moved yet we have bright minds that are not utilized well. Now that we have a crime buster politicians deliberately reject her to cover up their tracks. Its shameful really but I believe those behind this sabotage will be exposed
The right candidate indeed but if someone thinks Martha will eradicate corruption then that one has overated her. She will only be dealing with issues after corruption has occurred. There is still more need to revamp our systems and incorporate them with more risk controls right through. They say prevention is better than cure.
ma MP who congratulated PAC for rejecting Matha’s appointment afufuzidwe komaso tiwadziwe. sioenera kukhala pa mipando. tiwadziwe tati. awapeza namlondola.
Power by the people, VIVA democracy. The corrupt people will shit in their pants. The squeeze is getting tighter and tighter. With this lady it’s either you will return the stolen money or other people will enjoy the stolen money whilst you spend the cold nights in jail. Tick tock…⏳
You already proved to be the right candidate for the position. PAC had already your records and files in place and their role is confirming and not interviewing. What has happened is just the very right thing.
Kudos Madam ACB Czar, ena izi zithera m’misozi take it or leave it. Bassop!!!
Whether she is on hot seat or not she will not fight corruption on her own …Nothing will change in Malawi..search me
Kuganiza mombwambwana
Pessimists who always predict doom for others! Be optimistic and support Martha Chizuma fight against corruption. You too have a part to play to root out the vice!!!!!
Great news indeed, congrats madam Chizuma , Malawians we have been waiting for you . There are many files on your table ,for a start there is a case where four tracks loaded with AIP fertilizer were impounded in Chikwawa and up to now nothing seems tangible please please we are waiting .this fertilizer was meant for poor farmers in Chitipa Nthalire, Lilongwe Chiwamba, Zomba Nachuma, Rumphi Mwadzisi, Nkhotakota Mwansambo, Salima chinguluwe, Mchinji Kazyozyo ,Ntchisi Katsonga just mentioned a few
What a Country we have what is this today will say this 2moro other way round it seems Malawi has pipo now who r controlling everything, what they say nobody can go against them at Zonse zachabechabe basi
I said Drain the swamp please. This is the time To drain this dirty and Stinky swamp
Zoonadi
. aliyese akudziwa kuti the word then was to ”DRAIN THE SWAMP” it need to be done basi. a malawi anatopa ndi kugwilitsidwa ncito ngati toilet tissue.
Mwina a PAC amafuna aikepo Fainesi. mxiii. kapena amafuna aikepo lilian patelo. mxiiii waste of space.
4 million muisazatu
You said mcp inamukana pano akunyanyala ndi adpp mufuna ife titani .tiyeni tivomele mai uyu ndikatundu dpp zomangolila ngat ana simuthandiza dzikoli mukudziwa bwino momwe munkachitila muja game yazikwanje iyi
Kkkkkkkk enawa ingowatayani atitaitsa nthawi. Kuyesera kupaka tuvi MCP koma zikukanika.
Wonderful news that Martha Chizuma has been confirmed as head of the ACB. The ball is in your court now madam. You will have a lot of people will try to bribe you others who will try to intimidate you. Don’t sway from your resolve. Please clean the rot. We will always have you in our prayers so that god protects you.
Point of correction , if we are on the same page it should read GOD not god.
After failing normal and constitutional interviews, Chizuma has been corruptly bulldozed into office allegedly to fight Corruption. My fellow Malawians, are you seeing what I am seeing? Is this what you call democracy? Is chizuma not going to be heavily biased? Ooo Malawi where is this country going?
Mukuziona nokha zimenezo achimwene😄
biased against thieves is ok
Malawians, what exactly do u want your country to run like?
My worry is the woman will fail because they sector is not ready for a person like her. kachale at DPP was smart but she was frustrated .
Thank you Lord jesus 🙏🙏🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉🎉🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️💃💃💃💃💃
CONGRATS madam. Malawi loves you.
Kick Ass
If I were Ms Martha Chizuma my point of starting my duties could have been on PAC itself with that rumour that they pocketed some millions from Amwenye then go down to the two Ministers.
osaopsezanapo apa. ena anangozolowera kulowetsa anthu opand ma kolifik8sheni.
Namulondola awapeza basi.
”THE FINGER OF EVIDENCE” Ndiyomwe dzikoli likuendera panopa. sizadzulo dzana dzana litali anthu akangoti phehele phephele mphepete mwa plesdent kumuuza za uve zopanda ncele.
mai citsuli pa cruise 5 body language and wording zomwe kwa amene amadziwa psychology anawageleda kale. za gelezeda wa jefule ndendende.
EKHRISTU
MCP and the judiciary are busy twisting the law. This is the genesis of dictatorship part 2. Shame!!
Yes….Malawian are powerful,we thank God.
Congratulations PAC.
Wonders will never stop happening in Malawi. How would PAC confirm the appointment without interviews? PAC what are you afraid of? We have an illegal ACB director and someone can challenge this confirmation in courts. Breaking laws at it’s best.
Dude are you living in Malawi? You say she was not interviewed???????????
There was a quorum. This was just a confirmation, get behind it.
He was already interviewed by a competent recruiting panel. PAC does not conduct interviews (where would they get the expertise?), but it is supposed to objectively confirm or reject an appointee. Earlier PAC did not do its job objectively. PAC knew Parliament would confirm her or even the president would have. PAC is trying to save it’s face.
Samapanga interview koma amangovomeleza chifukwa interview anapangidwa kale
Which law school did you go to?
She was already interviewed and PAC was supposed to confirm his appointment.
She was already interviewed last week
Kadeti tsano
PAC’s job is to confirm appointments.. Not conducting interviews!
A mbiri a PAC nga form fomu nde zisakupweteketseni mitu koma kulimbana ndi munthu wa masitazi (Masters).
Malawian who own this country have spoken. Days when we were being dictated to arr long gone. Go to court and see if you could win.
PAC’s job is just to confirm and not to interview. The interview was already done by competent Technocrats. These form form have just confirmed. Actually, she already appeared before PAC. They already heard her. It is just that today they stored objectively.
Kumazitsata zithuzi osaonetsa umbuli kugulu chonde
Malawi on the move. You can’t stop change no matter how much you try. Good over evil. God be praised!
This is great news! Congratulations Iron Lady Martha Chizuma. Wina athawa ndithu, the no nonsense lady is now in the house.
Congrats Martha, people have feared you, others have linked you to the ruling party while others praised you. The ball is in your hands now. People are waiting for your actions now. Cross Hotel saga waiting for you
Omwa tea adzamwaso, Go martha Go
Truth be told. Everyone knows that she has been bulldozed into the position. MCP’s version of democracy. It will end in tears.
Kaya apanga bulldoze , koma ambiri tikumufuna ndithu to clean up the corruption mess that has infected our country. This is not about politics because true be told even some Tonse politicians did not want her. This is about Malawi first.
It has already ended in tears for those that were against her appointment. Let’s move on.
Who had bulldozed her? Rather, Malawians have put pressure on the people who want to derail the future of our country. Malawians here have won. You my friend should be happy. Let us make mistakes together and not leave it to a few gready people.
Martha is ACB Director, the rest is history!
Am getting it so deep. Tears
Do you want to share a little more. Looks mwakhalira njerwa… the people of Malawi are just tired of mediocrity. We won’t tolerate anything retrogressive
Yes. It will end in tears for those that thought Malawi was their family farm where they can get away with corruption…
Bulldozed how? Showing your ignorance pagulu …osachedwetsa dziko tachedwa kale..