August 2019

Zimbabwe: Amnesty condemns Mnangagwa for crackdown on human rights

Aug 27, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Amnesty International has slammed President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, for his administration’s brutal crackdown on human rights, including the violent suppression of protests and a witch-hunt against anyone who dares challenge his government. The rights… ...

Mzimba hit by child rights violations

Aug 27, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Traditional leaders in Mzimba District have been urged to review and scrap off harmful cultural practices which violate children’s rights. Chairperson for M’mbelwa District Council, Dan Nkosi made the call Saturday during commemoration of the… ...

Malawi govt bans demonstrations

Aug 27, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

Government has banned post-election demonstrations and has warned Malawians that police will use force against any person who defies the order. In a statement last night, Minister of Information Mark Botomani said government will not… ...

HRDC dragged to court over demo damage

Aug 26, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 6 &

People who lost property during post-election demonstrations are demanding K546 million compensation from the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). Twenty six victims want the HRDC to pay them K545,802,450 for loss of property during demonstrations.… ...

Govt hails JTI Malawi

Aug 26, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Government through the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Development has commended Japan Tobacco International (JTI) for tackling issues of child labour. After touring JTl Malawi factory, Minister responsible Martha Lunji Chanjo Mhone hailed the… ...

Chawinga Sisters jet in for Kenya clash

Aug 26, 2019 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The She-Flames have been boosted by arrival of two foreign based played that have joined camp ahead of Wednesday's Olympic qualifier against Kenya at Kamuzu Stadium. First to arrive was Temwa Chawinga who plays for… ...

‘Go and tell your God to come speak to me directly’

Aug 26, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 5 &

The man who was violently assaulted in Lilongwe allegedly on homosexuality accusations has challenged those accusing him of being a sinner to go and ask their God to speak to him in person. Lawrence Phiri… ...