By Burnett Munthali
Today, in a significant legal showdown, Mama Cecelia Kadzamira appears in the High Court in Lilongwe to address questions surrounding the ownership of Tichirenji Farm in Mchinji. The farm, previously owned by politician Elias Kaphwiti Banda, has sparked a contentious dispute involving the Kaphwiti Banda family, who assert their claim to the property.
The Kaphwiti Banda family asserts that they acquired Tichirenji Farm in 1968 and maintain rightful ownership. However, Mama Kadzamira, under cross-examination by Wapona Kita, the lawyer representing the Kaphwiti Banda family, revealed that she acquired the land from former President Kamuzu Banda in 1972. Notably, she acknowledged a lack of evidence regarding any formal transfer of ownership from the Kaphwiti Banda family to Kamuzu Banda at the time.
Mama Kadzamira’s tenure as Kamuzu Banda’s official hostess adds a layer of historical context to the case, highlighting her close association with the former president during a pivotal era in Malawi’s political history.
As the proceedings unfold in the High Court, stakeholders and the public await further developments in this complex legal dispute. Updates on the case will provide insights into the legal intricacies and implications for land ownership and historical claims in Malawi.
Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest updates on this evolving legal battle.
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