Howard Pemba
MalawipoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Justice Howard Pemba is a notable figure in Malawi's legal system, currently serving as a Lilongwe High Court Judge and a member of the Labour Right Organization (LARO). With a background as the former Deputy Chairperson of the Malawi Industrial Court, he is dedicated to promoting social justice and protecting human and labour rights in accordance with the International Labour Organization's principles. He advocates for educating employers and employees about labour laws and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
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High Court Judge Howard Pemba ordered the company to compensate affected families before they are removed from their ancestral land.
‘We will be homeless’: Area 26 residents push Mutharika to stop eviction without compensation - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-20
A three-judge panel of the court, including justices Mzonde Mvula, Howard Pemba and Eddah Ngwira, ruled that allowing legislators to vote in council meetings and manage CDF projects violated the constitutional principle of separation of powers.
Malawi’s constitutional standoff – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-16
Justice Howard Pemba agreed to grant leave for judicial review and issued an injunction barring police from any further arrests of the suspects.
Judiciary Strikes Back: Police Barred from Re-Arresting Political Violence Suspects - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-14
High court judge Howard Pemba ruled that Chakwera and the MCP can proceed with a judicial review of alleged electoral irregularities.
Malawi court rejects Chakwera’s bid to block release of election results – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-24
Justice Howard Pemba upheld the thin plastics ban in a landmark High Court ruling.
If You Still Producing Thin Plastics, Govt Coming For You! Quality Plastics Shut Down in Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-27
Justice Howard Pemba, former Deputy Chairperson for Malawi industrial court and current member of LARO, emphasized the importance of educating employers and employees on labour laws.
Enhancing Labour Rights: LARO’s Efforts to Minimize Workplace Disputes - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-07