Justice at a Crossroads: As Faith in Courts Fades, Malawi Turns to Village Chiefs Amid Corruption, Delays, and Bias
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In a quiet village outside Zomba, 52-year-old Esther Mponda resolved a land dispute not in court, but under a mango tree. After her brother seized part of her family’s field, she bypassed police and magistrates entirely, taking her case to the Village Headm
Justice at a Crossroads: As Faith in Courts Fades, Malawi Turns to Village Chiefs Amid Corruption, Delays, and Bias
In a quiet village outside Zomba, 52-year-old Esther Mponda resolved a land dispute not in court, but under a mango tree. After her brother seized part of her family’s field, she bypassed police and magistrates entirely, taking her case to the Village Headman. Within two days, the matter was settled. Her story reflects a growing […] The post Justice at a Crossroads: As Faith in Courts Fades, Malawi Turns to Village Chiefs Amid Corruption, Delays, and Bias appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi. Read more
