Corruption investigation into judges delayed until next year



By Chisomo Phiri

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says it is yet to begin its investigation into allegations of corruption against High Court Commercial Division Judge Kenan Manda and Child Justice Magistrate Diana Mangwana.

According to JSC Secretary Irene Chikapa, the investigation will commence after December 5, 2024, when the Commission closes its call for public submissions of information and evidence.


She says the Commission has extended the submission period to 14 working days and will meet after December 5 to review the evidence and strategize.

“Due to the upcoming festive holidays, the investigation may continue into January 2025” says Chikapa.

She has emphasized that the JSC relies solely on public information and hopes to receive more evidence by the cut-off date.

The JSC is investigating three cases handled by Manda and one case handled by Mangwana, following allegations made by lawyer Alexious Kamangila and a group of eleven women who accused Mangwana of being compromised.