By Sheminah Nkhoma

Lilongwe, August 26, Mana: President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has called upon the newly appointed High Court judges to be proactive to Malawians when carrying out their duties.

The President made the remarks on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.

Chakwera emphasised on the issue of being systematic organised when carrying out their work, saying that the talents, education, experience, integrity and passion have maximum impact in the cause of delivering justice to Malawians.

“As judges you need to make sure to maximise the use of your time, your resources, and your staff in that, you will safeguard your minds and professionalism align with the expectations of your roles”, he said.

The President further said, the judges should pay attention to their temperament as it has to do with the proper regulation of emotions and reactions to emerging situations.

“If something happens that stirs in you such emotions of shock, sadness, or anger and you do not take time to reflect on and regulate those emotions, you will inevitably find yourself discharging your duties with an attitude of pettiness and egoism emanating from those unregulated emotions instead of discharging your duties purely on the basis of what is fair according to law,” Chakwera highlighted.

In his remarks, Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda welcomed the appointments, saying that this would enhance the judiciary’s efficiency.

“The judiciary needs more judges, so swearing in of these judges will help to ensure that court cases are heard in good time and that justice is served in the country,” he said.

Mzikamanda disclosed that the judiciary aims to increase the number of judges from 58 to 90 to improve service delivery across the country.

One of the appointed Judge, Trouble Kalua said they will demonstrate effectiveness and fairness in their duties to ensure that justice is served to the people of Malawi.

The newly appointed judges include Justice Kondwani Banda, Justice Madalitso Chimwaza, Justice Trouble Kalua, and Justice Edna Bodole.