Government has reiterated its firm and uncompromising commitment to combating corruption at every level, saying corruption undermines national development, deprives Malawians of essential services and erodes public confidence in Government institutions.
In a statement issued in Lilongwe on Tuesday, 21st October 2026, and signed by Minister of Information and Communications Technology ,Shadric Namalomba, MP, Government stated that President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has made his position clear that no Cabinet Minister, senior Government official, public officer or any other individual will be shielded from lawful investigation or prosecution.
Namalomba said no one is above the law and that Government will not tolerate corruption in any form, stressing that the fight against corruption will be pursued without fear or favour and that the administration will neither protect corrupt individuals nor obstruct lawful investigations.
He added that Government has noted repeated allegations of corruption made by UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe and other political figures, and has challenged those making such allegations to go beyond public pronouncements and submit relevant information and supporting evidence to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or the Malawi Police Service.
According to the statement, corruption is a criminal matter and not a political weapon, adding that serious allegations demand serious action.
“Those possessing evidence of corruption must place it before competent authorities rather than confining accusations to political platforms and media statements, as publicity alone does not establish criminal wrongdoing,” the Minister explained.
Government says it expects the ACB, the Malawi Police Service and other competent law enforcement authorities to investigate credible reports of suspected corruption promptly, thoroughly and impartially in accordance with their statutory mandates, with no person receiving preferential treatment or facing unlawful interference on account of political affiliation, public office or social standing.
The statement further calls upon all Malawians to report suspected corrupt practices through established legal channels, including the ACB’s toll-free number 113, assuring that the confidentiality and protection of whistleblowers will be upheld in accordance with applicable law and that all investigations and prosecutions must respect due process and the presumption of innocence.
Namalomba challenged Malawians to bring forward the evidence, report suspected corruption and let the law take its course.
