Bob Chimkango
MalawipoliticianMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Bob Chimkango is a former Director of Administration and Corporate Affairs at the Malawi Housing Corporation, a lawyer, and an associate of the former Democratic Progressive Party regime, recently arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly misappropriating K7.4 million in allowances.
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Bob Chimkango is the chief executive of the Malawi Housing Corporation and spoke about the redevelopment plans for Malangalanga.
MHC to redevelop Lilongwe’s Malangalanga into commercial hub - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-08
The minister met with MHC Executive Director Bob Chimkango and his team on Thursday to chart a way forward for the housing sector.
Minister Chipungu vows to bring Moroccan-style ‘green cities’ vision to Malawi after crunch talks with housing bosses - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-06
Bob Chimkango was a former DPP campaign monitor who received a controversial severance package approved by Frank Mbeta.
Who Polices the Policeman? The Unanswered Questions Surrounding Attorney General Frank Mbeta - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13
Frank Mbeta approved Malawi Housing Corporation to pay K51 million to former company secretary Bob Chimkango as compensation.
ANALYSIS | Chithyola’s Empty Chair: When the Opposition Goes Missing - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-07
Chimkango, who was dismissed from MHC in 2021, previously acted as a campaign monitor and court witness for DPP during the 2019 presidential election dispute.
AG Mbeta Hands Chimkango K51 Million and Toyota Fortuner in Controversial Payout - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-06
Bob Chimkango mounted a legal offensive by anchoring his arguments in both Malawi’s Constitution and international human rights law.
Court Battle Over MEC Sparks Fresh Questions on Integrity of Malawi’s 2025 Elections - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-08Bob Chimkango was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau over allegations of pocketing K7.4 million in dubious allowances.
K7.4 Million Scandal: ACB Arrests Ex-MHC Boss Bob Chimkango Over Abuse of Office - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-14