Gift-Dick Chimowa
Gift-Dick Chimowa is a Malawian lawyer known for his involvement in human rights cases. Recently, he made headlines by withdrawing from representing fellow lawyer Alexius Kamangila due to serious security threats he faced, including being followed by unknown individuals and experiencing a break-in that resulted in the theft of crucial legal documents.
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Gift Dick Chimowa is a former lawyer of Kamangila who has reportedly faced threats and an attack.
Malawi Law Society Slams Kamangila, Refuses to Defend Him in K250 Million Defamation Battle - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-21
Gift Dick Chimowa is a lawyer for the Malawi Congress Party, addressing the court's guidance on the dispute involving Mumba.
Court Set to Decide Mzimba Central Dispute: High Stakes for Mumba and MCP - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-11
MCP lawyer Gift Dick Chimowa confirmed that the court’s decision cements Mkandawire’s candidacy.
Court Throws Out Mumba Order — MCP Candidate Stands - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-24
Gift-Dick Chimowa provided a detailed rebuttal to Mumba’s allegations in a letter to Khumbo B. Soko.
Mzimba Central Dispute: MCP Defends Primary Elections Process, Blames Mumba’s Non-Engagement - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-20
Gift-Dick Chimowa has been forced to withdraw from representing human rights lawyer Alexius Kamangila due to growing security concerns.
YAS Condemns Threats Against Kamangila’s Lawyer Gift Chimowa: Calls for Immediate Action - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-24
Chimowa has withdrawn from representing human rights lawyer Alexius Kamangila due to serious security concerns over his life and property.
Dumpled in the Cold: Lawyer Abandons Kamangila, Citing Security Threats - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-19