Th Court in Lilongwe has adjourned to March 30, 2021 a case involving former Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) chief executive officer Collins Magalasi.
Magalasi was appearing before the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe in connection with the abuse of K10.5 million at MERA in 2018.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges of abuse of office and fraud.
Magalasi is accused of using the money from MERA to pay for the accommodation of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials.
Director of Public Prosecutions Steve Kayuni has said the State will parade seven witnesses to prove the case.
Meanwhile Magalasi is still in court for another case involving Dorothy Shonga Nkhoma (cash madam), Patrick Maulidi and Bright Mbewe.
