Malawi top prosecutor concedes pressure in Bushiri extradition case

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has conceded that his office is under pressure to expedite the extradition trial of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri so as to uphold the diplomatic relationship between Malawi and South Africa. In a February 25 letter asking for the transfer of proceedings which Nyasa Times has seen, DPP Steve Kayuni asks […]

DPP urges Malawi police to start criminal probe against Dodma, Reserve Bank on Covid-19 funds

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)  Dr Steven Kayuni has told the Malawi Police Service to start criminal investigations  against officials at the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) and Reserve Bank of Malawi over abuse of Covid-19 response funds. Kayuni has verified the authenticity of the letter he wrote to Inspector General of Police […]

Malawi chief prosecutor speaks on Chisale’s cement case: ‘File being analysed’

Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) says  he is carefully analysing the  case file former presidential security aide Norman Chisale into the alleged importation of cement valued at K5 billion using former president Peter Mutharika’s duty-free privilege. According to Kayuni, the file is huge and complex that needs to be mopped to ensure successful […]

Chakwera removes Malawi prosecutions chief Mary Kachale: Kayuni promoted as new DPP

President Lazarus Chakwera has removed  the director of public prosecutions (DPP) Mary Kachale as the  Malawi leader continues to consolidate power in government and state machinery five months after the presidential election. No reasons have been given for the firing of Kachale who has since been replaced by Dr. Steve Kayuni. Kachale, wife to Malawi […]