“Be temperamental cautious when presiding cases”-Chakwera advises newly sworn High Court judges

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has advised newly sworn High Court judges to be emotionless when presiding over cases.

Chakwera observed that judges’ work is respected when case rulings guide the rule of law.

The President also advised the judges to ensure proper regulation of their emotions and actions in their daily work.

He was speaking after swearing in four new High Court judges on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Kamuzu Palace in the capital Lilongwe.

The swearing-in of new judges is a move aimed at enhancing the country’s judicial capacity.

The new High Court Judges including Justice Edna Bodole, Justice Kondwani Banda, Justice Madalitso Khoswe Chimwaza, and Justice Trouble Kalua.

“To become a high court Judge is an honor. Always be organized in the delivery of justice to the people of Malawi.

“Don’t be temperamental, or emotional when handling cases as you hold highest steam in the eyes of Malawians”, advises Chakwera.

Following the new appointments, the total number of High Court judges in the country now stands at 46.

Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo, Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda, Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba, and several top government officials were all present to witness the administration of the oath of office and the judicial oath to the new judges.

Chakwera’s continued efforts to fill up judicial positions reflect his unwavering commitment to strengthening the country’s legal system and also ensuring that the judiciary carries out its work in a more effective manner.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.