Malawi: Namiwa Bail Ruling Due As Treason Case Continues

Malawi: Namiwa Bail Ruling Due As Treason Case Continues

The fate of jailed rights activist Sylvester Namiwa hangs in the balance today, with High Court of Malawi Judge Mzonde Mvula set to deliver a crucial ruling on his bail application.

Mike Arnold Mbalale questions Namiwa's bail conditions

ShareBy Vincent Gunde Malawi’s Social and Political Philosopher Mike Arnold Mbalale, says bail is not meant to punish but to secure the attendance of the accused person in court and to protect the integrity of the trial. Mbalale said when bail conditions go beyond these two objectives, they cease to serve the law and begin… The post Mike Arnold Mbalale questions Namiwa’s bail conditions appeared first on Malawi Freedom Network.

Hight Court grants Slyvester Namiwa bail

The High Court in Lilongwe yesterday granted human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa bail on charges of treason and publishing false news. However, it remained unclear by press time whether Namiwa had been released from Maula Prison as his lawyers worked to complete administrative procedures involving the prison, police and prosecution authorities. Presiding Judge Mzonde Mvula ordered Namiwa’s conditional release under Section 42(2)(e) of the Con…

Namiwa wins freedom as High Court questions arrests 'as a gag'

This article was originally published on Malawi24">Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has been granted bail by High Court in Lilongwe, nearly a month after his arrest over statements which authorities allege amounted to treason and publication of false news. Justice Mzonde Mvula granted Namiwa bail on Friday, August 21, citing his constitutional right to liberty and presumption of innocence. T…

Namiwa bail ruling due as treason case continues - National News Malawi

The fate of jailed rights activist Sylvester Namiwa hangs in the balance today, with High Court of Malawi Judge Mzonde Mvula set to deliver a crucial ruling on his bail application. In a notice of delivery issued yesterday, the judge confirmed the verdict will be handed down from 10am – bringing an end to weeks […] The post Namiwa bail ruling due as treason case continues appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports