Anti-Corruption Bureau

State terror masquerading as anti-corruption

When Anti-Corruption Becomes Political Repression: How the DPP Administration Has Captured the ACB and Plunged Malawi into Institutional Crisis

Time to Walk the Talk – CSO demands action on corruption

As Malawi marks National Anti-Corruption Day, civil society is urging the government to move beyond promises and take concrete action against corruption.

Malawi marks Anti-Corruption Day amid concerns over political interference

Malawi has marked International Anti-Corruption Day with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) urging citizens to take a stronger stance against graft, even as analysts warn that political interference continues to undermine the country’s anti-corruption efforts.

ACB reintroduces vetting system for property ownership transfers

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has revived its vetting system for vehicle, land and housing transfers, warning it aims to stop the concealment of criminal assets. The ACB says all applications will now be screened, urging the public to cooperate with the tightened checks.

CSOs commend APM’s diversity in cabinet, other public appointments

Civil society groups HRCC and FND have praised President Arthur Peter Mutharika for promoting inclusivity and diversity in his cabinet and public appointments, urging his administration to match representation with integrity, accountability, and effective governance.

NACA sounds alarm over rising corruption, institutional decay

NACA has issued a powerful and wide-ranging statement warning that Malawi is “at a crossroads” in its fight against corruption, citing disturbing trends of political interference, institutional paralysis, elite impunity, and rising threats to democracy.

Court in Mzuzu grants Jappie Mhango bail

Principal Resident Magistrate Court in Mzuzu has granted bail to Jappie Mhango, former Cabinet Minister and current vice president for Democratic Progressive Party in the north who was arrested on Monday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over abuse of office.

Ex-MP Kamangira under ACB probe over abuse of CDF resources during his tenure

Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsanje South Constituency, Thomson Kamangira, is under the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigations over alleged abuse of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) during his tenure.

ACB arrests Mzimba North MP Yeremiah Chihana on corruption and money laundering charges

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Mzimba North Member of Parliament Yeremiah Chihana on allegations of corruption, failure to declare interest, and money laundering.

Former ACB Director Martha Chizuma lands a World Bank job

As news of the appointment of Malawi’s former Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director Martha Chizuma at the World Bank spreads, social media has been flooded...

Ombudsman nullifies ACB DG recruitment; Taulo, Chilomba disqualified

The Ombudsman nullifies the ACB DG recruitment process, citing procedural irregularities. Taulo and Chilomba disqualified for failing to meet legal requirements

Share progress of corruption cases with people – Kunkuyu

Minister of Information and Digitalization Moses Kunkuyu has challenged the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) to release progress of corruption cases and arrests that have been made through the body's investigations.