Malawi: Chithyola Banda Rejects 'On the Run' Claims, Calls Reports Misleading and Politically Charged

Malawi: Chithyola Banda Rejects 'On the Run' Claims, Calls Reports Misleading and Politically Charged

Former Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed circulating claims that he is evading justice following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), describing such reports as deliberate misinformation aimed at distorting public perception.

Court Blocks ACB Arrest of Former Finance Minister as Chithyola Banda Obtains Injunction

By Rahim Abdul and Durrell Namasani The Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) bid to arrest former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda over the controversial Mega Farms project has been halted after the former minister obtained a court injunction. The ACB had secured a warrant of arrest from the Lilongwe Magistrate Court on May 8, 2026, accusing Chithyola […] The post Court Blocks ACB Arrest of Former Finance Minister as Chithyola Banda Obtains In…

Chithyola denies evading arrest, pledges cooperation with ACB

This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda has dismissed claims that he is hiding from authorities following the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) issuance of an arrest warrant against him. Sources close to Chithyola say he remains ready to cooperate with investigators and is expected to present himself to the ACB regarding the matter. According to people…

Chithyola Banda Rejects “On The Run” Claims, Calls Reports Misleading And Politically Charged - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Former Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed circulating claims that he is evading justice following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), describing such reports as deliberate misinformation aimed at distorting public perception. Close associates insist that Chithyola Banda remains calm, reachable, and fully prepared to cooperate with […] The post Chithyola Banda Rejects “On The Ru…

ACB Secures Arrest Warrant For Opposition Leader Simplex Chithyola Banda Over K29.4 Billion Mega Farms Scandal

By Suleman Chitera The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has confirmed that it has obtained a warrant of arrest against opposition leader Simplex Chithyola Banda over allegations linked to the controversial Mega Farms Project. Also Chithyola outlines strategy to boost economic growth, stability According to the bureau, the warrant was issued by the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court on May 8, 2026. ACB spokesperson Jacqueline Ngongonda confir…