Malawi Appoints New Anti-Corruption Czar
In Malawi, President Bingu Wa Mutharika’s declared war on corruption received a significant boost after the Public Appointment Committee (PAC) of parliament appointed a Alexious Nampota as the new anti corruption czar to lead the Anti-Corruption Bureau. President Mutharika had sacked two previous directors of the anti-corruption body over graft charges. He also clashed with members of the parliamentary appointment committee after they refused to confirm a previous nominee. Full Story