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flag Malawi's president pardoned 37 prisoners, including businessman Thom Mpinganjira, on Independence Day, October 21, 2025.

flag On October 21, 2025, former Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera pardoned 37 prisoners, including businessman Dr. Thom Mpinganjira, during Independence Day celebrations. flag Mpinganjira, convicted in 2021 for attempting to bribe judges and sentenced to nine years, had served 122 days in prison before his release. flag His Supreme Court appeal was withdrawn after the pardon, ending a high-profile case. flag The move was widely seen as a gesture of reconciliation and restorative justice. flag Also on the same day, Enock Chihana was sworn in as Deputy Vice President in Blantyre, alongside two new ministers, in a ceremony covered live by media outlets.

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