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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86638, member: 27"] A court-ordered payout just ignited a political firestorm in Malawi, with activists warning it could torch public funds and hammer taxpayers. CDEDI slams Supreme Court payout ruling [LIST] [*]The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives blasted the order favoring Finance Bank of Malawi. [*]Sylvester Namiwa said the payout would gut Malawi's finances. [*]Namiwa argued the timing worsens an already squeezed budget. [*]Lilongwe briefing framed the judgment as a threat to citizens. [/LIST] Constitutional and accountability pushback [LIST] [*]CDEDI cited Section 12 of the Republican Constitution. [*]Namiwa pressed the Registrar of the High Court to halt payment. [*]The group rejected claims that judicial independence blocks scrutiny. [*]He stressed that judges, like other branches, run on tax money. [/LIST] Questions over case handling and delay [LIST] [*]Seven Supreme Court judges, led by Chief Justice Rizine Mzikakamanda, delivered the ruling. [*]Observers noted the trial reportedly lasted about two hours. [*]Namiwa questioned why the Finance Bank of Malawi dispute dragged 21 years. [*]CDEDI said forcing payment rewards long-standing court inaction. [/LIST] Warnings to Reserve Bank and reform calls [LIST] [*]Reserve Bank of Malawi was cautioned against processing the payout. [*]Watchdog claimed compliance could weaken enforcement against rogue players. [*]Debate resurfaced over judges retiring at 70, unlike other civil servants. [*]Parliament and the Judicial Service Commission were urged to expose delayed judgments. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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