Malawi’s chief justice has urged the public to challenge court decisions through proper channels and disregard online commentators, warning that misinformation is actively undermining faith in the legal system. ​Addressing residents in Senior Chief Mponda’s area, Justice Mzikamanda said the judiciary was striving to become more transparent and people-centred, adding that public outreach efforts were vital to dispelling persistent myths surrounding legal proceedings. ​He warned against listening to self-styled legal experts whose commentary risked eroding public trust, urging those with grievances to seek direct guidance from the courts instead. ​Acknowledging a severe backlog of cases, the chief justice outlined measures aimed at streamlining the system. ​Acknowledging a severe backlog of cases, the chief justice outlined measures aimed at streamlining the system.