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ACB stops recruitment of healthcare workers

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has ordered the Ministry of Health to stop the recruitment process of health surveillance assistants (HSAs) and other cadres pending a probe into allegations of corruption. In an order signed by ACB acting director Gerald Hillary Chilomba, the graft-busting agency has advised the ministry that it has launched an investigation for an alleged offence under the Corrupt Practices Act (CPA). Chilomba: You shall not, w…

ACB halts recruitment process over corruption allegations Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has issued a restriction notice to the Local Government Commission, halting the recruitment of Disease Control Surveillance Assistants (DCSAs), Statistical Clerks, and Hospital Attendants. According to a press statement signed by Egrita Ndala, the Bureau’s principal public relations officer, the move follows allegations of corrupt practices in the recruitment process. “Under […] The post ACB halts recruitment pro…

ACB Halts Recruitment of Health Surveillance Assistants Amid Corruption Probe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has ordered the Ministry of Health to suspend the recruitment of Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) in all district councils amid an ongoing corruption investigation. In a restriction notice dated May 21, 2025, and signed by Acting Director General Gerald Hillary Chilomba, the ACB invoked Section 23(1) of the Corrupt Practices Act to stop the process. “Take notice that you shall not, without my written consent…

NICE and ACB collaborate with anti-corruption champions ahead of Malawi Elections

Malawi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) collaborated with the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust. The two organizations engaged anti-corruption champion leaders from districts in the Eastern and Southern regions. The organization sensitized the attendants on how to provide civic education on electoral laws. The initiative is being organized ahead of the September 16 tripartite elections in Malawi. The two organizations made th…

Anti-Corruption Champions Mobilised in Eastern Region Ahead of 2025 Elections – Malawi Freedom Network

By Burnett Munthali The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has called upon Anti-Corruption Champions from the Eastern Region to take the lead in the fight against corruption ahead of Malawi’s September 2025 general elections. This initiative was highlighted during a training session held in Machinga, where ACB Director of Public Education, Agness Mweta, addressed participants on the importance of their role. Mweta emphasized that Anti-Corruption Champ…