Former finance minister Joseph Mwanamveka and four other former government officials have been apprehended by Malawi’s police for their involvement in an alleged embezzlement scheme worth around $250 million.
The funds are said to have been misappropriated from two state-owned enterprises, Salima Sugar Company and Greenbelt Initiative.

Those arrested include former secretary to the president Lloyd Muhara, former treasury secretary Cliff Chiunda, and Collins Magalasi, the former CEO of Malawi’s energy regulatory authority. The arrests are coming after a 2023 audit of Salima Sugar revealed massive mismanagement of funds.

In total, nine individuals have now been arrested in connection with the fraud, with authorities still pursuing Henry Njoloma, the former acting CEO of Greenbelt Initiative, who remains on the run.
The five arrested on Monday will be brought before a court of law once police complete their statements.

The accused officials served under the presidency of Peter Mutharika from 2014 to 2020. Following Mutharika’s ouster in 2020, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) transitioned into the opposition, while President Lazarus Chakwera’s government took over.

The 39th president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate,Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind an enduring legacy of leadership, humanitarian service, and moral integrity.
Carter’s remarkable journey from a peanut farmer in Plains, Georgia, to the Oval Office epitomized the American dream.
Elected in 1976, he championed human rights, brokered the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, and tackled domestic challenges with honesty and resilience. Despite facing setbacks such as the Iran hostage crisis and economic difficulties, Carter’s single term in office laid the groundwork for policies that emphasized peace and social justice.

While his presidency was met with mixed reviews, Carter’s post-presidential life earned widespread admiration. In 1982, he established the Carter Center, which became a global force for democracy, health, and conflict resolution.
His efforts earned him the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his tireless work to alleviate suffering and promote fairness worldwide.

Carter’s dedication extended beyond politics. A devout Christian, he spent decades teaching Sunday school and embodying values of faith, humility, and service.
His advocacy for affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity showcased his belief in empowering the less fortunate.
The loss of his wife, Rosalynn, in November 2023 marked the end of a 77-year partnership defined by mutual love and commitment to humanitarian causes.
Even in grief, Carter’s devotion to family and faith remained steadfast.

Carter’s legacy as a statesman, peacemaker, and advocate for human dignity will continue to inspire generations.
His life reminds the world that leadership grounded in compassion and integrity can leave an indelible mark on history.

In a stunning move, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned on Tuesday, citing his failure to ensure a thorough investigation into historical child abuse allegations tied to Christian summer camps.
His decision comes after the release of a scathing independent report, known as the Makin Report, which found that Welby, despite being aware of the abuse claims since 2013, had not taken sufficient action to address them.

The allegations revolve around John Smyth, a former lawyer and prominent figure in the Iwerne Trust, which ran the camps in Dorset, England.
Smyth is accused of subjecting over 100 boys and young men to brutal physical and sexual abuse over a 40-year period.
Some of the victims were beaten with up to 800 strokes of a cane, with severe physical and psychological consequences.
The abuse, which began in the 1970s, continued even after Smyth moved to Africa in 1984.

The Makin Report, commissioned in 2019, criticized Welby for failing in his “personal and moral responsibility” to ensure the allegations were properly investigated when he became Archbishop in 2013.
Though Welby acknowledged the church’s failures and expressed his sorrow, the report concluded that he should have acted more decisively, suggesting that had the matter been reported to the police in 2013, Smyth might have faced charges before his death in 2018.

Welby’s resignation follows growing calls for accountability from both within the Church of England and outside it. In his statement, he expressed deep regret, saying, “The last few days have renewed my long felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England.”

The timing of Welby’s resignation is significant, as it comes amid increasing divisions within the global Anglican community, particularly between more liberal churches in Britain and North America and their conservative counterparts in Africa. Churches in countries like Uganda and Nigeria had previously expressed a lack of confidence in Welby’s leadership, and his resignation is likely to be welcomed by these factions.

As the Church of England begins the search for a new leader, potential successors include Bishop Graham Usher of Norwich, who has been an advocate for gay rights and climate change action, and Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani of Chelmsford, who could make history as the first female Archbishop.

Whoever succeeds Welby will face the formidable task of mending divisions within the Church while addressing the deepening crisis of faith and declining church attendance in the UK.