July 2019

No demos tomorrow: Protests shifted to Friday

Jul 15, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has shifted Tuesday’s demonstrations to Friday due to the recent arrest of its Vice Chairperson Gift Trapence. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Chairperson for HRDC Timothy Mtambo said… ...

CAMA, SMEs send stern caution over violent protests

Jul 15, 2019 Joseph Dumbula 1 &

...asks leaders to tame tongues Protestors in the country have been warned against turning planned peaceful vigils into violent ones saying the act is derailing not just the economy but also the rights of consumers… ...

Nankhumwa invites Chakwera, Chilima for dialogue

Jul 15, 2019 Elijah Phompho - MEC Stringer 1 &

Vice president for the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the Southern Region Kondwani Nankhumwa on Sunday said he is willing to meet leaders of opposition parties to end the political impasse that has been… ...

Chilima calls for arrest of people involved in tractorgate

Jul 15, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

UTM leader Saulos Chilima has called for the arrest of government officials involved in the procurement and sale of tractors meant for smallholder farmers. Chilima was speaking at a UTM rally held at St Augustine… ...

T.B. Joshua rape scandal: New shocking evidence emerge

Jul 15, 2019 Tawia Acheampong 14 &

The accusation of sexual misconduct against prominent Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua has taken a new twist following the shocking confession of the lady involved revealing how she was handsomely paid. According to the Nigerian online… ...

TFAC hailed for fighting abuse against girls

Jul 15, 2019 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

The Ministry of Education has commended Theatre for a change (TFAC) for its initiatives which have helped in reducing violence against girls thereby increasing the number of school going girls in Phalombe district. Under consortium… ...

Weak penalties faulted in child labour fight

Jul 15, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Winrock International says there is need to review penalties given to child labour perpetrators to help win the fight against the vice. According to the organisation, the current penalties are weak hence people are not… ...