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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87052, member: 27"]
Major corruption cases just got wiped off the docket, and several big-name officials are suddenly walking free with bail terms scrapped.

DPP drops charges against former RBM officials
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[*]Dalitso Kabambe previously led the Reserve Bank of Malawi.
[*]Violet Palikena Chipao signed the 11 February 2026 discontinuation letter.
[*]Bail conditions for Kabambe and the co-accused were removed immediately.
[*]The State kept a six-month window to reopen the file.
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Allegations tied to COVID-19 funds and the IMF loan
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[*]Prosecutors had targeted Henry Mathanga and Joseph Mwanamvekha.
[*]Cliff Chiunda, Samuel Chilembwe Malitoni, and Elvis Thodi were also listed.
[*]Claims involved K6.2 billion in COVID-19 money handling.
[*]Accusations referenced information given to the International Monetary Fund about a US$350 million Afreximbank loan.
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The separate ESCOM-related case also halted
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[*]Jean Mathanga serves as Minister of Energy and Mining.
[*]John Kandulu previously acted as ESCOM Chief Executive.
[*]That matter revolved around K4.6 billion in 2016 procurement deals.
[*]Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee will receive the DPP’s explanation within ten days.
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