11 Feb 2026
Order of discontinuance in the High Court of Malawi: four accused discharged after a DPP certificate; bail recognizances discharged; new charges may follow within six months.
11 Feb 2026
Order of discontinuance entered by the High Court of Malawi; six accused discharged, bail recognizances discharged, and recommencement permitted within six months.
14 Jan 2026
High Court of Malawi judicial review judgment in S (On Application of Richard Chimwendo Banda) v Director of Public Prosecutions and the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service.
30 Dec 2025
Court dismissed a trespass claim over Tichitenji Estate, finding the claimant’s lease void for late registration and the defendants’ earlier title superior.
19 Dec 2025
Appeal dismissed; acquittal upheld. Court held the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case on five counts involving Gammora and alleged HIV-cure claims.
26 Nov 2025
The Claimant proved on the balance of probabilities that an agreement existed for compensation in Malawi Kwacha equivalent to US$25,000, and the Defendant breached this agreement by failing to pay. The claim is not illegal as payment is sought in local currency, with US Dollars as a reference. Defendant's failure to call witnesses supports adverse inference against its case.
21 Nov 2025
The Claimant demonstrated a serious question to be tried regarding the Defendant's breach of contract and unlawful interference with mining rights. Damages may not be an adequate remedy due to difficulty in quantification and risk of irreparable harm. The procedural irregularity of late filing was minor and did not prejudice the Defendant, and the alleged suppression of material facts was not material to the grant of the injunction. The balance of convenience and justice favoured continuation of the injunction.
20 Nov 2025
Default judgment and injunction set aside after the court found the defendants were not served and had a defence on the merits.
11 Nov 2025
Only one irregularity was proved (unsigned original result sheet for Nabisi F. P. School), but it did not affect the overall election result. All other alleged irregularities were not substantiated or did not constitute non-compliance with statutory requirements. The petition was properly brought only as an appeal from the Electoral Commission’s decision, and criminal allegations (handouts, campaigning outside period) were not within the court’s jurisdiction in this civil proceeding. The proven irregularity was not material enough to warrant nullification of the election.
31 Oct 2025
Malawi High Court set aside extradition committal order against Shepherd and Mary Bushiri, finding hearing defects, authentication issues, and inadequate reasons.