Month: October 2019 Posts

Nankhumwa disappointed over failure to confirm Police IG

Oct 12, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Leader of the House in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has expressed disappointment over failure by the House to confirm Duncan Mwapasa as Inspector General of the Malawi Police. Speaking after 48th session of Parliament ended on… ...

Mtambo escapes shooting attack

Oct 12, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

Rights activist Timothy Mtambo escaped unhurt  after thugs shot at his vehicle on Friday night at Mtandire in Lilongwe. Mtambo who is chairperson of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) was driving the vehicle at… ...

UTM says govt’s claims are ridiculous and careless

Oct 12, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

UTM Party has rejected government’s claims that members of the party are conspiring with others to cause chaos and overthrow the government. The party’s spokesperson Joseph Chidanti Malunga described the accusations as absurd, stupid and… ...

Donors concerned over political violence in Malawi

Oct 11, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

… Wants Malawi security forces investigated Malawi’s development partners have expressed concern over post-election violence in the country. Heads of mission of Germany, Ireland, Japan, Norway, and United Kingdom and United States have today released… ...

HRDC, opposition want to recruit thugs to create chaos in Malawi – Govt  

Oct 11, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

The Malawi government has accused the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and opposition parties of planning to cause chaos across the country. In a communique signed by the man at the helm of the ministry… ...

UN tells Malawi to find solution to political unrest

Oct 11, 2019 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) has urged the Malawi government to engage in dialogue with organisers of post-election protests in order to end violence. In a statement signed by UNHCHR spokesperson Rupert… ...

Mangochi religious leaders call for peace

Oct 11, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Religious leaders in Mangochi have called for peace and have rejected claims that Mangochi residents will revenge the death of Usumani Imedi, a police officer who was killed in Lilongwe. The group of religious leaders… ...