Danwood Chirwa
Danwood Chirwa is a law professor based in Cape Town, known for his expertise in constitutional law and electoral issues in Malawi. In a recent commentary, he analyzed the implications of President Lazarus Chakwera's electoral loss, emphasizing that it reflects a significant failure to maintain support in both the Central and Northern regions of Malawi. Chirwa argued that Chakwera's inability to defend his position in the 2025 election, despite previously being supported by civil society, indicates a broader dissatisfaction among voters with his leadership.
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Danwood Chirwa criticized the Civil Division’s handling of the judicial review in the Chimwendo Banda case.
Legal Experts Savage Judiciary Handling of Chimwendo Case, Warn of Dangerous Collapse of Rule of Law - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-17
Danwood Chirwa warns that the presidential pardon power is being misused to undermine justice.
Pardon Power Under Fire as Lawyers Warn of Justice Being Undermined - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Professor Danwood Chirwa launched a scathing attack on President Peter Mutharika, accusing him of chaotic appointments.
“A Nation Held Hostage by Crooks”: Professor Chirwa Tears Into Mutharika’s Chaotic Appointments, Says Malawi Is Being Looted Piece by Piece - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-28
Professor Danwood Chirwa has launched a scathing attack on former President Lazarus Chakwera, accusing him of betraying Malawi’s justice system by pardoning convicted businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira.
Professor Chirwa Condemns Chakwera’s Pardon of Thom Mpinganjira - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-22Professor Danwood Chirwa is criticized for mistaking personal bitterness for intellect in his arguments.
Response to Prof Danwood Chirwa: “He is a Professor of Fallacies, a Tale of When Desperation Outruns Reason.” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-22Professor Danwood Chirwa has weighed in on President Peter Mutharika’s partial Cabinet appointments, describing them as a sobering reflection of what Malawians should expect from the new administration.
Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-06
Cape Town law professor Danwood Chirwa said the outgoing president had failed to defend his base in the Central Region.
At 85, Mutharika returns as Malawi president, SADC’s oldest leader – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-26
University of Cape Town law professor Danwood Chirwa has delivered a stinging analysis of Malawi’s political moment.
Prof Danwood Chirwa: Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Low Expectations, Mounting Challenges - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-24
Cape Town law professor Danwood Chirwa explained the requirements for applying for a judicial review in this case.
Malawi court rejects Chakwera’s bid to block release of election results – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-24
Cape Town-based law professor Danwood Chirwa reinforced the view that the 2025 election was Chakwera’s to lose—and he lost it spectacularly.
Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-24
