Why police search warrant for embattled former SPC Zamba when the same state allowed her escape to RSA?

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The home of former Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), Colleen Zamba, was on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 raided by police officers in a search for foreign currency, according to her lawyer, George Kadzipatike.

At least 25 police officers from the Fiscal Police, accompanied by police dogs, stormed Zamba’s house in Area 14, Lilongwe, and conducted a six-hour search for evidence of money laundering.

A search warrant, dated March 31, 2026, and issued by the Mkukula First Grade Magistrate Court in Lilongwe, authorised the police to investigate and search Zamba’s premises for proceeds of money laundering.

The warrant, obtained by Superintendent Henry Moyo, specifically authorised the police to search House number 168 in Area 14, Lilongwe, which is believed to belong to Zamba, although it is registered under the name Babani Mandiza.

The police officers searched the entire house but failed to find any incriminating evidence, according to Kadzipatike.

Kadzipatike has condemned the police action, saying his client is being “unnecessarily molested” and that the authorities are rushing to act on rumours rather than concrete evidence of wrongdoing.

“The police officers searched everywhere in the house but found nothing incriminating. I would urge the police to always have concrete evidence before they rush to obtain draconian court orders such as warrants of arrest,” Kadzipatike said.

The lawyer added that ultimately, it will be Malawians who will pay damages for such negligent conduct, implying that the police action was unjustified and may have caused unnecessary distress to Zamba and her family.

The police spokesperson, Lael Chimtembo, is yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter.

The search of Zamba’s home is the latest development in a series of high-profile investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering involving senior government officials in Malawi.

But why this search warrant when the same state allowed Zamba to escape to South Africa while she is needed most in Amaryllis Hotel purchase probe?

Isn’t this staged stunt to be seen working while the state shares the same bed with Zamba?

Malawians are tired with this hypocritical approach on serious matters of national concern….