Malawi's Principal Resident Magistrate's Court acquitted Norman Chisale, ex-president's bodyguard, on all charges, including insulting the Justice Minister.

Malawi's Principal Resident Magistrate's Court acquitted Norman Chisale, former bodyguard of ex-president Peter Mutharika, on all six charges, including insulting Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo. The court criticized the state for lack of substantial evidence and advised police to conduct thorough investigations before arrests. Chisale's acquittal is seen as a demonstration of Malawi's judiciary's independence.