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Crisis: Malawian President Peter Mutharika’s veto exposes a legislature willing to override judicial authority in order to retain control over billions
of Malawi kwacha in public development funds. Photo: State House Malawi

Malawi’s constitutional standoff

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Moo-ving money: A Special Tribunal heard that former health minister Zweli Mkhize, his wife May and their son Dedani concealed R11.5 million redirected from the Digital Vibes company during the Covid pandemic. Photo: File

R11.5m Digital Vibes funds laundered through bogus cattle sales, SIU says

New evidence in the matter suggests that former health minister Zweli Mkhize and his family received funds funnelled through the sale of cattle and the purchase of a farm

Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference. (@ButiManamela/X)

New higher education minister under fire for politically linked Seta appointments

Buti Manamela’s appointment of three administrators has raised concerns from opposition parties and civil society about potential political interference

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group

An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane. (File photo)

BOSA threatens ‘mass action’ if Kubayi doesn’t release sex offenders list

The minister earlier this month said that she would release the list by the end of February

The commencement date of the amendments has not yet been proclaimed. File photo.

Bill mandating pay gap disclosure for state-owned enterprises should make workers happier, says expert

State-owned companies will have to disclose data on their highest and lowest paid employees in an effort to solve wage disparities and be more transparent