. >> what about the president joyce banda. some of this took place under her watch. when she came to office she vowed to fight corruption in the country. >> indeed, yes, joyce banda came to office with a promise of clean governance, now she estimated that some $50 million has gone missing during the time she has been in office, adding to $500 million that went missing during the term of her predecessor. she insists she's incident on cleaning the situation up. she's adamant, as you heard in that piece. that nobody will be sred facing justice, including those that may be close to her. malouans have been skeptical. they have seen many a show trial happening in the past where the accused appear in court. the case is remanded. on this occasion the president is adamant this proceeding is going to hold its course, and there's a lot at stake. in particular, there's some 40% of the country's annual budget coming in the form of international donor aid. that has been suspended and unless the donors are satisfied that the proceedings are transparent and will reach a conclusion,

. >> it was president joyce banda who ordered the investigation that led to these criminal proceedings. even though evidence indicates the widespread corruption that flourished under a previous administration did not end when she took office. she appointed a new justice minister to oversee the process. the man arrested was the former minister. >> i never thought we'd have that in our country. >> the president, he says, made it clear that the most powerful must face justice. in fact she went further to say even if it means a member of my family, that person should be arrested, and nobody should be spared. >> the long-suffering public was skeptical when joyce banda took office. cash-gate is something by which she'll stand or fall. >> we are having communication problems with malawi. we'll join mike hanna there later. >> now to ukraine. demonstrators occupy independence square in key eave. the resignation of the prime minister and abolishing of anti-protest laws are not enough. they are talking again today. what about, specifically? >> yes, they are talking. they have sat down for a few b