Malawi: Judge Refuses to Recuse Herself in K2.4bn Mphwiyo 'Cashgate' Case

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Malawi: Judge Refuses to Recuse Herself in K2.4bn Mphwiyo 'Cashgate' Case

[Nyasa Times] "There are no substantial grounds for me to recuse myself from this case."

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