Martha Chizuma
Martha Chizuma was director of Malawi's anti-corruption bureau. Chizuma holds a Masters of Laws in International Economic Law from the University of East London and Bachelor of Laws with Honors (LLB) from University of Malawi, Chancellor College. She was appointed on 29 April 2021 after serving as Malawi's first woman ombudsman since 2015. Her contract was not renewed after it ended in 31 March 2024. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Resident Magistrate in the courts of Malawi.
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edit- I think the first month I want to recover and find the Martha who was the Martha before June 1, 2021, because I need her back.
- I am happy that I have been appointed as the ACB director but that is only the first hurdle as Parliament have to confirm the appointment. For now, let us wait until the appointment is duly confirmed. If given the honour to serve Malawians in this role, I am ready do what my job entails me to.
- The judge has already been bribed. We knew before going to court, the case was on Friday but we knew by Wednesday that something was wrong.
- We are cooperating with our UK partners but this matter is still under investigation and I cannot provide any more details. It is unsurprising that the case is not moving.
