Senior Resident Magistrate Wanangwa Nyirenda has granted bail to Former Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha.

Mwanamvekha, was arrested today by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

The case involves unlawful procurement of Malawi Prisons uniforms worth $18.37 million, a contract that was awarded to One Guard FZE of United Arab Emirates.

Mwanamveka is being accused of neglecting his duties and abuse of public office when he authorised the funds without verifying the urgency and importance of the purpose.