Lutepo fails to pay K50m bail bond, still in Malawi prison: Appeals

Businessman, Oswald Lutepo granted bail by High Court in Zomba on Friday remains in prison after failing to secure K50 million (US$125 000) bail bond, Nyasa Times has established. Meanwhile, Lutepo through his lawyer, Jai Banda is processing an appeal at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Blantyre against the cash bail bond, which he […]

Lutepo to remain in custody until Dec 6: Bail withheld in Malawi cash-gate case

The High Court in the Eastern district of Zomba on Thursday made a determination that ruling  People’s Party official and businessperson Oswald Lutepo remains in custody for 21 days pending investigations into alleged theft and laundering of K2.6 billion (US$650 000) in the cash-gate before it can determine bail for the accused. Lutepo who handed […]

Lutepo no show at court: Bail bid ruling on Thursday

The High Court in eastern city of Zomba will Thursday rule whether businessperson Osward Lutepo, who has been charged with money laundering in connection with the capital Hill cash-gate, should be released on bail. Lutepo failed to show up at the High Court on Tuesday for his bail application hearing. His lawyer Jai Banda informed […]

Money laundering expert faults banks on Cash-gate

Leading Malawian lawyer and financial crimes expert Jai Banda has faulted lax systems in the commercial bank  sector as one of the key factors that aided the looting of public funds at Capital Hill. Over the past decade, Jai Banda, has extensively contributed to Institute for Security Studies (ISS) publications on organized crime legislation in […]

‘Mr Entertainer’ Jai Banda cleared by Police on stolen music equipment

Malawi Police  have formerly cleared long time music promoter and private practising lawyer,  Jai Banda on the issue of  buying French Culture Centre (FCC) stolen equipment. Banda was  charged with receiving stolen property in November 2012 after the law enforcers confiscated from him sound craft mixer and power supply cables. However, according to a letter […]

FCC stolen equipment: Main suspect jailed, Jai testifies

Dalton Limbe Magistrates Court last week convicted and sentenced to 36 months (3 years) William Maulana who was main suspect in the French Culture Centre (FCC) stolen equipment saga. Lawyer, Jai Banda who was last year, formally charged by Police in connection to the stolen equipment testified against Maulana as State witness, court documents show. […]

Malawi Police charges lawyer Jai Banda on FCC stolen equipment

Malawi Police in Limbe have formerly charged long time music promoter and private practising lawyer,  Jai Banda for buying French Culture Centre (FCC) stolen equipment. Jai has been charged with receiving stolen property after the law enforcers last week confiscated from him sound craft mixer and power supply cables. Limbe Police Public Relations Officer, Chifundo […]

Lawyer Jai Banda, Pastor Khoviwa implicated in FCC stolen equipment

Long time music promoter and private practising lawyer, Jai Banda has been implicated as one of the people who bought some of the multi-million music equipment stolen  from French Culture Centre (FCC) last year. Unknown thugs vandalized and looted FCC, which government bought from the Republic of France due to lack of security. The hoodlums […]

Salif Keita leaves Malawi disappointed

Mali’s Afro-pop singer, Salif Keita has, definitely, left Malawi disappointed man after his billed one-time music romance at Blantyre Arts Festival (BAF) was marred by disorganization and equipment hitches. Keita was listed as main international headliner for this year’s BAF. He and his full band performed on the evening of Friday at the French Cultural […]

Entertainers’ music Phungwe hits Lilongwe, next stop Mzuzu

Its summer time, hot weather; the moment good vibes make jolly. As for Lilongwe, the moments have just began with Entertainers Promotions hosting music phungwe in the capital city. With a blend of major and renowned local and urban artists on the list to dish out their very best, Mungo Park becomes the best place […]