A grouping of politicians named ‘Friends of Chimulirenji’ in Ntcheu have embarked on mass campaign rallies aimed at drumming up support for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its presidential running mate, Everton Chimulirenji. Speaking when the group addressed a rally on Tuesday at Mphepo Zinai in the area of Traditional Authority Njolomole in the district, […]
Malawi’s former ambassador to Japan, Dr John Chikago has told the government to investigate the country’s envoy to Ethiopia, Chimango Chirwa following revelations that public money amounting to K184 million has been abused. Chikago said recalling the deputy ambassador Doreen Kapanga from the mission was not a solution. “The deputy ambassador cannot authorize any payment. […]
Former Malawian ambassador to Japan Dr. John Chikago who was unconditionally discharged by High Court in a corruption matter he was co-charged with former President, Bakili Muluzi, is suing Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) demanding compensation for “falsely” implicating him in the case. Judge Healey Potani set free Chikago in 2014, five years since his arrest […]
Former diplomat Dr John Chikago has rejected being part of the formation of a new party allegedly being formed to shake the support base of ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its partner United Democratic Front (UDF) in the southern and eastern regions. Chikago’s name was linked to the new party after a meeting held […]
The Blantyre High Court has unconditionally discharged former Malawian ambassador to Japan Dr. John Chikago in a corruption matter he was co-charged with former President, Bakili Muluzi. Judge Healey Potani has set free Chikago five years since his arrest following application by his lawyer, Chancy Gondwe, under Section 302(a) of the Criminal procedures and Evidence […]
The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has clarified that former Malawi ambassador to Japan, Dr John Chikago defected to the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from ruling People’s Party (PP). UDF spokesperson Ken Ndanga says contrary to assertions that Chikago has resigned from the party to join the MCP, “the truth of the matter is that […]
The new leadership of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) continue to attract reputable people despite the defections of some opportunistic members, with the latest to join the party being former Malawi Ambassador to Japan Dr John Chikago. Chikango who was a key member of the United Democratic Front (UDF) announced on Friday that he has […]
The High Court of Malawi sitting in Blantyre is set to let go former Malawian envoy to Japan Dr. John Chikago who is an accomplice of former head of state Bakili Muluzi in the corruption case. The marathon trial, against the former career diplomat, started in 2006 however Chikago through his attorney Chancy Gondwe prayed […]
The High Court in Blantyre has ordered the state prosecutors to respond to submissions filed by former Malawi ambassador to Japan, Dr John Chikago, in which he has asked the court to discharge him from the corruption case he is facing together with former president Bakili Muluzi. Chikago was arrested in 2006 and charged with […]