Malawian police conducted an extensive search at a Lilongwe residence linked to former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba on suspicion of money laundering, according to Nyasa Times. A team of approximately 25 officers from the Fiscal Police and Area 30, accompanied by police dogs, searched House Number 168 in Area 14 for over six hours. The property is registered under the name Babani Mandiza. The search reportedly yielded no incriminating evidence.
Following the operation, prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament George Kadzipatike criticised the raid as excessive. Speaking to Nyasa Times, Kadzipatike warned that law enforcement authorities risk exposing the state to civil damages by executing search warrants based on unverified claims. National Police spokesperson Lael Chimtembo had not issued a formal comment on the matter by press time.
In a separate legal development, Kadzipatike publicly accused NICO General Insurance Company of deceptive practices. Nyasa Times reports that the MP issued a statement claiming the insurance provider aggressively pursued his office for premiums but refused to honour a legitimate claim when an insured event occurred. Kadzipatike stated that his office has been fighting the company in court for two years over the unpaid claim.