Tag archives: Justice Anastansia Msosa

Mutharika appoints Commission of Inquiry to probe K26bn ‘maizegate’:  Malawi ex-chief justice Msosa to head Zambia import deal inquiry

By Nyasa Times Reporter

President Peter Mutharika has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to the procurement of 100 000 metric tonnes (MT) of maize from Zambia involving K26 billion. Announcing the Commisison, Chief Secretary to government, Lloyd Muhara,  President Mutharika established the Inquiry in accordance with the Inquiries Act  Section 2 (1) and the Constitution in Section 89 (1) (g). […]

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I won’t go into politics, says Msosa: Retiring first woman Malawi Chief Justice

By Nyasa Times Reporter

A lady of memoir Chief Justice Anastasia Msosa has disclosed that she will not go into politics just like her predecessor Lovemore Munlo, saying her ambition is now just to lead a quiet private life after retiring this month. Msosa, 65, said she wants a “rest” and as such, does not have the time for politics. She described […]

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Malawi Judiciary warned of corruption: Face disciplinary action

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Malawi’s Chief Justice Anastasia Msosa warned the country’s Judiciary to desist from acts of corruption for the public to have trust and confidence in the legal profession and system. Chief Justice Msosa warned the Judiciary during the annual sherry party held  on the grounds of the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal and High Court of […]

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We’ve sufficient number of judges for cashgate cases, says Malawi Chief Justice

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The judiciary has enough judges in terms of numbers and judicial officers to ensure they dispense justice without delay for the cases implicating some civil servants and some politicians in the Cashgate scandal, Malawi’s Chief Justice Anastazia Msosa said Wednesday. 1 October. The Chief Justice said the government has deployed judges from Blantyre and Mzuzu to […]

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JB, Judges honour Chief Justice Anastasia Msosa

By Nyasa Times Reporter

President Joyce Banda and the Judges’ fraternity in the country have described Chief Justice Anastasia Msosa, as a phenomenal woman who has achieved great things in life both as a career and family woman. Speaking Saturday at Bingu Conference Centre in Lilongwe during a special fundraising dinner organised by the Women Judges Association of Malawi […]

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Malawi President decorates 4 distinguished African women

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Malawi and regional bloc, SADC, Chair President Joyce Banda has awarded four “distinguished women of Africa” for their “various selfless roles and contribution towards ensuring that women claim their rightful places in the society”. The four are Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija from Nigeria, Mrs. Alsha Emi from Somalia, Mrs. Litha Ogana from Kenya, and Malawi’s Chief […]

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Malawi Chief Justice asks women to utilize women legal bodies

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Chief Justice  Anastansia Msosa has asked women in the country to make use of women lawyers to seek speedy justice. Justice Msosa was speaking Wednesday evening in Blantyre during Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Zokonda Amayi annual commemoration which attracted over 120 women from across the country. The invited women were some of those that participate in the […]

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Open Letter to Chief Justice of Malawi on delayed judgments in High Court

By Nyasa Times Reporter

As a long suffering Malawian citizen who has now been waiting for many years for my court case to be concluded I nearly fell of my chair this morning when I heard that 0n Monday you declared in public that at least 80% of outstanding judgements were delivered. I do not wish to dispute the […]

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JB urges Malawi judges to deliver timely judgements

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Malawi’s revered female Judge Anastarzia Msosa was on Tuesday sworn-in by President Joyce Banda to manage the Judiciary in the country following the retirement of Justice Lovemore Munlo, SC and the Head of State  pointed out that Malawians have huge expectations on fairness, justice, and timely delivery of judgments. There were also swearing-in of  four new […]

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MPs unanimously nods to Msosa’s appointment as Malawi first female Chief Justice

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Justice Anastasia Msosa, SC, is Malawi’s new Chief Justice as Members of Parliament Friday unanimously confirmed her appointment to lead the Judiciary arm of Government. This is in accordance with section 111 (1) of the Republic of Malawi’s Constitution which requires her confirmation. Out of 118 of members present, a whooping 117 yes votes confirmed […]

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JB appoints Anastasia Msosa first woman Malawi Chief Justice

By Nyasa Times Reporter

President Joyce Banda has appointed  Supreme Court judge and former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Justice Anastazia Msosa as Chief Justice, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda informed the House that President Banda has appointed Msosa as ‘Chief Justice ZA’  and that the House, which is currently sitting in […]

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New Malawi Chief Justice Anastasia Msosa, acting: Updated

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Malawi Supreme Court judge and former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Justice Anastazia Msosa is the acting Chief Justice. The appointment follows the early retirement of Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo who quit the bench last week to compete for the presidency of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Munlo once served as Justice Minister under […]

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Malawi Electoral commission has new chairperson: Exit Msosa, enter Mbendera

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The Malawi Electoral Commission has a new Chairperson. He is Justice Mackson Mbendera, SC replacing Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Anastasia Msosa who contract expired in September this year. Msosa’s last task was to supervise the twin by-elections in Mzimba Central and Mzimba South West. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu, confirmed to […]

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MEC declares Mzimba polls ‘free, fair and credible’: Malawi CSOs were conspicuously absent

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The Malawi Electoral  Commission  (MEC)  Chairperson Justice Anastasia Msosa on Wednesday expressed concern that civil society organization (CSOs) did not participate in the  twin bye elections held in Mzimba district on Tuesday. Making the official  the official announcement at Mzimba Boma that ruling Peoples Party (PP) candidate Raymond Nkhata and an Independent candidate Joseph Mavuto […]

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Msosa cautions on opinion polls: Urges SADC electoral bodies to open up to media

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission Justice Anastasia Msosa has challenged electoral management bodies in the SADC to open up to the media by giving information which can help build an informed electorate. Msosa said this in her keynote address to the two-day workshop on Elections Management Bodies, Media and Election that drew participants from […]

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