The treason trial of Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi), has been postponed until 17 November 2026 after a series of procedural setbacks.
Namiwa, who is charged with treason and publishing false news, was due to stand trial in the High Court between 20 and 22 October.
The State, led by Director of Public Prosecutions Fostino Maele, had indicated it would call five witnesses.
However, proceedings failed to begin on the first two scheduled days because of what were described as scheduling difficulties on the prosecution side.
The final day of the hearing was then abandoned after presiding judge Mzonde Mvula was informed that one of the court clerks assigned to the case had suffered a bereavement.
The case stems from comments Namiwa is alleged to have made during a July interview on Luntha TV.
He was arrested on 30 July 2026 after responding to a police summons at the National Police Headquarters in Lilongwe.
Namiwa’s lawyer, Gladwell Majekete, confirmed that the matter had been adjourned and would now return to court next month.
The postponement means the case, which has drawn significant public and political interest, will not be heard until mid-November.
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