Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu says a government land ownership audit has flagged suspected irregular plot acquisitions in Lilongwe’s Area 3 and Area 10. Speaking to reporters in Lilongwe on Wednesday, he says the audit points to cases involving people who he describes as politically exposed, including current Cabinet ministers.
Chipungu adds that he already has a list of names of the “big people” allegedly involved. He also states his intention to publish the list, which he presents as connected to illegal land grabs or dubiously acquired plots. The reports agree that the claims are based on findings from the government’s audit rather than new individual court cases made public in the reporting.
Both outlets frame the remarks as a warning and promise of possible disclosure, with Chipungu positioning the issue as part of efforts to address irregular land ownership in sought-after residential areas of Lilongwe. The coverage focuses on the minister’s statements about who is suspected and where the alleged irregularities occurred, rather than detailing specific allegations per person or outlining enforcement actions.
