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Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Efforts Show Signs of Improvement, But Corruption Remains a Major Problem

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Nine years after the “Cashgate” scandal, Malawi has taken steps to strengthen its anti-corruption efforts. The government elected in the 2020 presidential election has demonstrated commitment to tackling corruption and has taken measures to bolster the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

New Strategy Against Corruption Launched

A new strategy against corruption was launched, which adopts a participatory, multi-stakeholder approach and involved extensive consultations with all three branches of government, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, the mass media, youth, academia, and women’s organizations.

Fresh Efforts to Combat Corruption

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has experienced some recent successes in investigating corruption cases and making arrests. Additionally, an Economic and Financial Crime Court is set to deal exclusively with corruption and financial crimes.

Challenges Persist

Despite these efforts, corruption remains a significant issue, as evidenced by high-profile scandals that have surfaced since 2020, implicating prominent public officials, including the Vice-President, Inspector General of Police, and President’s Chief of Staff. The presidential election in 2019 was marred by massive irregularities and the results were annulled by the Constitutional Court.

Lessons from the Past

The fallout from the 2013 “Cashgate” scandal continues to cast a long shadow over debates about corruption in the country. The fresh presidential elections in 2020 saw an alliance between the Malawi Congress Party and the United Transformation Movement, led by the Tonse label, elected on an anti-corruption platform.

Way Forward

Malawi’s anti-corruption efforts require sustained commitment and action to combat corruption effectively. While there have been some successes, more needs to be done to address the pervasive problem of corruption in the country.