Tag: Malawi Law Society

MLS Urges President Chakwera to Appoint New Vice President within 7 Days as Constitution Requires

Published on June 13, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has announced that President Lazarus Chakwera must appoint a new Vice President by June 19th, […]

Legal battle over ACB Director General heats up with government appeal

Published on February 9, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

The government of Malawi has issued an order to private practice lawyers George Jivason Kadzipatike and Chancy Gondwe to appeal […]

Chizuma Remains In Office As High Court Dismisses State’s Application To Suspend MLS Injunction

Published on February 9, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

In a landmark ruling, the High Court Judge Mike Tembo has dismissed the State’s application to suspend the injunction granted […]

Former Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale Yet To Decide On His Appointment

Published on February 8, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching this publication indicates that Kalekeni Kaphale, one of the private lawyers hired by the Attorney General of Malawi […]

Four Lawyers Facing Discipline from Malawi Law Society for Misconduct, including Embezzlement

Published on January 19, 2023 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has taken action against four lawyers for their misconduct, including embezzling funds intended for clients […]

Growing calls for fresh inquiry over Chizuma’s controversial arrest

Published on January 5, 2023 by Flora Mitumba

There are growing calls from Malawians and different stakeholders for a new inquiry into the circumstances that led to the […]

Malawi Law Society, Manepo agree to protect rights of elderly people

Published on January 4, 2023 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) and the Malawi Network for Older Persons (Manepo) has joined forces to condemn several forms […]

Fired AG Chikosa Silungwe Sends Official Communication To Malawi Law Society

Published on July 23, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

The fired Attorney General Dr. Chikosa Silungwe has sent an official communication to the Malawi Law Society informing them of […]

Malawi Law Society Makes A U-Turn; Condemns Violation of Human Rights

Published on March 10, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The controversial Malawi Law Society (MLS) has made a U-turn on its earlier remarks regarding the arrest of three Human […]

MLS Joins Electoral Case

Published on May 27, 2019 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Law Society has joined the electoral case at high court in Lilongwe as an interested party. Malawi Congress Party […]

Special Law Commission asked to consider Religious doctrine on abortion law in Malawi

Published on July 8, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Muslim Association of Malawi has urged the special law commission to consider the religious factor when drafting abortion laws. The […]

President has no powers to cancel an election: Malawi Law Society

Published on May 24, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi Law Society chairperson Mandala Mambulasa has said   Malawi president Joyce Banda’s call to nullify elections results arguing the […]

FEB. 27 DEMOS: MALAWI LAW SOCIETY CHAIR URGES PEOPLE TO TAKE TO THE STREETS

Published on February 26, 2014 by FACE OF MALAWI

While the government of Malawi is busy discouraging people from taking to the streets and telling them that they should […]

Lawyer Fahad Assani has no licence to practise

Published on March 21, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Fahad Assani, a private practice lawyer hired by the state to prosecute some government […]

Susan Banda appointed CEO for Millennium Challenge Account in Malawi

Published on February 16, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Millennium Challenge Account-Malawi (MCA-M) has hired its deputy national coordinator and head of operations Susan Banda as its chief executive […]

Malawi President suspiciously cancels drug deals and awards them to cronies

Published on January 14, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda has cancelled duly processed contracts to buy cholera, malaria and diabetes emergency medicines worth $2 259 […]

Vice President Khumbo Kachali slammed over Kapito prosecution remarks

Published on January 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Vice President Khumbo Kachali has come under criticism from commentators for agitating for the prosecution of consumer rights activist John […]

Malawi Law Society questions legality of suspending anti-gay laws

Published on November 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Law Society of Malawi says moratorium is an insult to parliament and that only legislature can make such changes. Lawyers […]