Gun shot survivor former budget director Paul Mphwiyo is still facing charges in connection to the cashgate scandal. Mphwiyo was arrested in 2014 on charges of money laundering, theft and conspiracy to defeat course of justice. His wife, Thandie Mphwiyo, was also charged with money laundering and theft. Commentators believe Mphwiyo masterminded the looting of […]
Traditional Authorities (T/As) Mponda and Nankumba in Mangochi together with their Group Village Headmen (GVHs) have said they will remain united in the fight against child marriages to ensure that the girl child is educated. The chiefs made the pledge on Wednesday in Mangochi after a two-day long training workshop organized by the Centre for Human Rights […]
The Lilongwe High Court on Wednesday granted bail to private practice lawyer Yambani Mulemba on charges bordering on facilitating money laundering in connection with former budget director Paul Mphwiyo. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Mulemba of Knight and Knights law firm on Monday on charges bordering on facilitating money laundering. Justice Esme Chombo granted the bail in […]
Lilongwe’s Chief Resident Magistrate Paul Chiotcha has committed the case of former budget director Paul Mphwiyo to the High Court. Mphwiyo, who was arrested alongside his spouse by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday, has been charged with theft and money laundering amounting to K2.1 billion. The Magistrate told the court on Wednesday that his […]
Former Ministry of Finance budget director Paul Mphwiyo on Tuesday was spending another in police custody over 48 hours after his bail application was adjourned on Wednesday but his wife Thandie was granted bail after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) formally charge her. ACB recorded statement s from Mrs Mphwiyo and appeared before Lilongwe Chief Resident […]