Mzonde Mvula
Justice Mzonde Mvula is a Malawian judge known for his role in the High Court of Lilongwe. He gained recognition for delivering a landmark ruling that quashed the extradition order against Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, citing numerous legal irregularities and breaches of their rights. His decision emphasized the importance of fair legal processes and highlighted concerns regarding the motivations behind the extradition request.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.56% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 329,493 | $350,000 | 1,944$ |
| Malawi | 1 | 5.00 | 0.60% | +0% | 19,129,952 | 115,241 | $7,700 | 46$ |
| Totals | 2 | 78,438,642 | 444,734 | $357,700 | 1,990$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Malawi:
Justice Mzonde Mvula was handling the bail application for Richard Chimwendo Banda.
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South Africa:
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.
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Malawi:
Judge Mzonde Mvula made a landmark decision that overturned the extradition order for the Bushiris.
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Malawi:
Justice Mzonde Mvula of the Lilongwe Criminal Division quashed the March 2025 committal order by the Chief Resident Magistrate, declaring that the extradition process was riddled with legal irregularities.
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