Martha Chikoti

CDEDI to hold demonstrations over sexual abuse of workers at Shayona Cement company

Apr 11, 2024 0

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says they will hold demonstrations if authorities at Shayona Cement Corporation fail to comply to their demands regarding allegations that notable senior manager at the company was… ...

YONECO in fight against GBV, HIV/AIDS among youths

Apr 11, 2024 0

Youth Network and Counseling (YONECO) has embarked on a journey to address Gender Violence (GBV) that young women face in their communities which has led to the increase of HIV/AIDS cases. Executive Director for YONECO,… ...

Senior Chief Kalonga pleads with government to set good prices for Cotton crops on market

Apr 10, 2024 0

Senior Chief Kalonga from Salima District has asked the government to come up with standard prices for the Cotton crop which is the main crop that the district produces and sells. The remarks were made… ...

Credible Investments Limited refuses claims by Cdedi on selling illegal, counterfeit goods

Apr 10, 2024 0

Credible Investments Limited (CIL) has challenged Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) to produce concrete evidence that the company produces and sells counterfeit, illegal, and expired products on the Malawi market. The company's… ...

6 die, 3 seriously injured in Lilongwe road accident

Apr 08, 2024 0

Six people, including two drivers, have died, three passengers were seriously injured, and 18 others escaped with minor injuries following two separate, but single-scene road accidents involving a stationery Central Poultry Freightliner, and two other vehicles that… ...

HRDC calls for investigation over ‘sex for grades’ syndicate at MZUNI

Apr 08, 2024 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called for an investigation into an allegation that lectures at Mzuzu University sleep with female students for grades. In a letter to the Minister of Education signed by HRDC Coordinator… ...

Apolisi anjata mayi kamba kotentha ndikuvulaza mwana wake

Apr 06, 2024 0

A polisi m’boma la Dowa akusunga mchitolokosi a Chimwemwe Kayera azaka 35 zakubadwa, kamba kowaganizira kuti anawotcha ndi kuvulaza mwana wawo wamamuna wa zaka khumi ndi ziwiri (12). Mneneri wa Polisi ya Dowa a Seageant… ...

Khoti lati ligamura Mlandu wa Kalindo mawa

Apr 04, 2024 0

Yemwe akumva Mlandu wa Bon Kalindo, Rodrick Michongwe, wati apereka chigamulo chake pa mlanduwu mawa nthawi ya 9 koloko m’mawa. Oyimira a Kalindo pa mlanduwu a Khwima Mchizi anapempha bwaloli kuti a Kalindo apatsidwe belo… ...

CDEDI says Malawi not benefiting from Malawian Airlines, Greenbelt Authority

Cdedi accuses government agencies of failing to take action on unfair/illegal trading activities

Apr 04, 2024 0

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has accused the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), and Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) of failing to take action on some companies… ...

Chakwera urges Tobacco stakeholders to work in harmony

Apr 04, 2024 0

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has urged tobacco stakeholders in the country to continue working together in harmony to create a vibrant industry. The state president made the remarks on Wednesday during an engagement with officials… ...

Heavy rains claim 17 lives, leave 69 injured from October to April

Apr 04, 2024 0

Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says since the start of the rainy season in October 2023 to date, disasters have claimed 17 lives and left 69 people with injuries due to stormy rains accompanied… ...

Saulos Chilima is Vice President of Malawi

CDEDI pleads with Chilima to step up

Apr 02, 2024 0

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Vice President Saulos Chilima should intervene on the current crises the country is facing, saying he has been quiet and absent when Malawians are eager to see… ...

TC’s second round of crop estimate survey shows a 17% increase in Tobacco production

Apr 02, 2024 0

A second survey conducted by the Tobacco Commission (TC) for the 2023/2024 tobacco farming season has projected a 17% increase from what was produced in the 2023 season. Public Relations Officer for the commission, Telephorus… ...

Chakwera pardons 49 prisoners

Mar 31, 2024 0

Malawi President, Lazarus Chakwera, has pardoned 49 prisoners as part of Easter holiday celebrations. This is according to the press statement from Homeland Security which was signed by the Principal Secretary Dr. Steven Kayuni. Chakwera… ...

Finance Minister urges parastatals to comply with expenditure control directive

Mar 29, 2024 0

Malawi Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola-Banda has urged parastatals in the country to comply fully with the expenditure control directive to ensure that all the allocated funds to the national economy are being prioritized. He… ...