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Human Rights, Law and order

Maravi Post seeks Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito’s intervention over police intimidation, arrest threats, process abuses

Burnett Munthali

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Maravi Post, a prominent online publication in Malawi, is calling for urgent intervention from the Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito over allegations of systematic police intimidation, abuse of process, and violation of constitutional freedoms.

The controversy began on 13 November 2025, when The Maravi Post published documents circulating in the public domain, alleging misconduct by Barbara Mwandira, a junior producer at Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).

Mwandira, instead of engaging with the publication, reportedly rushed to the police, demanding the arrest of Maravi Post administrators and editors.

The police, acting on Mwandira’s complaint, summoned The Maravi Post Country Manager, Mr Lloyd M’bwana, for questioning, threatening arrest when he referred the matter to the Publisher.

Open letter to Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito seeking intervention on Malawi Police intimidation, abuse of Journalists’ freedom against The Maravi Post Editorial Team

This was followed by the arbitrary arrest of contributor Mr Jones Gadama, who was transported overnight, detained, and denied communication.

The conditions of Gadama’s release, dictated by Mwandira, are being challenged as coercive and unlawful, violating journalistic source protection and amounting to private control of state law-enforcement mechanisms.

The Maravi Post alleges that the police actions are part of a systemic problem, citing a similar incident in 2024, and are calling for an independent review of police conduct, protection of journalists, and clear guidance on constitutional media freedoms.

The publication’s appeal to the Minister of Homeland Security highlights concerns about undue influence, conflict of interest, and manipulation of law-enforcement processes by a junior public employee.

Homeland Security Minister Mukhito is yet to act on The Maravi Post’ complaint letter which was sent on Sunday, January 9, 2026.

The letter has attracted general public interest on how the Minister will deal with unprofessional Conduct of some police officers.

Some police of officers are Cyber Crime Unit are reportedly abusing the office for personal interests than of public while muzzling the press in Malawi.

Law and order, Malawi

Suspected Dr Victoria Bobe’s killers arrest, more arrests to come

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito has confirmed that police have made arrests in connection with the shooting death of Dr Victoria Nnesa Bobe at her home in Chigumula, Blantyre.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mukhito told lawmakers that investigations are progressing and that police continue to follow leads provided by members of the community.

The minister noted that matters involving ongoing investigations are guided by strict ethical, legal, and privacy considerations, making it impossible to release further details at this stage.

He commended investigators for their diligence and professionalism as they work to uncover the truth behind the killing.

Mukhito was responding to a question from Dedza Kasina legislator Joshua Malango, who requested an update after the issue was raised in the House last week due to its national importance.

Dr Victoria Bobe, who served as a gynaecologist at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and lectured at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES), was fatally shot by unknown assailants at her home at around 11 p.m.

The murder sent shockwaves across the country, with many Malawians expressing grief, anger, and deep concern over rising cases of violent crime.

Citizens have continued to demand answers and have appealed to law enforcement agencies to ensure that those responsible are identified and prosecuted.

The progress update from the Minister has offered some reassurance, although the public continues to await a full account of what happened on the night of the killing.

Many Malawians maintain that justice must be served promptly to honour Dr Bobe’s legacy and restore public confidence in the country’s security systems.