Malawi judge Usiwa-Usiwa overwhelmed with congratulatory messages: Posted to Mzuzu High Court

Newly appointed judge Nyakwawa Usiwa Usiwa has promised to work hard following his appointment on Thursday as High Court judge. In a rare radio interview, Usiwa Usiwa said he was overwhelmed with congratulatory messages in social media, an indication that the expectation from people was high. “I am really humbled, I might be the first […]

Nyakwawa Usiwa-Usiwa appointed Judge of Malawi High Court: Madise, Chirwa moved from Mzuzu to Lilongwe

President Peter Mutharika has appointed Nyakwawa Usiwa-Usiwa as new High Court judge. Usiwa-Usiwa was serving as Registrar of the High Court and Supreme Court of Malawi in Blantyre. He was promoted after serving as Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Blantyre where he was famed for passing lengthy deterrent sentences to convicts including the 14 years […]

Court stops Malawi Catholic University indefinite closure

Students at the Catholic University of Malawi (Cunima) in Nguludi on Wednesday obtained an injunction restraining the institution’s administration from closing the school indefinitely after they were ordered to vacate the premises by noon. The development followed failure by management and the students to reach an understanding after they vowed to continue boycotting classes until […]

Nyakwawa Usiwausiwa promoted to High Court deputy registrar

Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate, Nyakwawa Usiwausiwa, has been promoted and appointed  as deputy registrar  at the High Court with effect from Wednesday July 11, 2012. Usiwausiwa  – well known for giving lengthy prison sentences- has taken over the position previously occupied by Mike Tembo who is currently acting as the Registrar. Following the appointment, Usiwausiwa has […]

Convicted Magistrate Kadwa to be sentenced on Dec 19

Former Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate David Kadwa will be sentenced on Monday following his conviction of three counts of corruption and extortion. He faces up to 14 years imprisonment and will be sentenced by Blantywre Chief resident magistrate Nyakwawa Usiwa Usiwa. Kadwa was arrested by the official corruption busting body, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) following a […]