Martha Chikoti

Rights groups say thugs taking advantage of Covid to resume attacks on persons with albinism

Feb 05, 2021 0

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) and the Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) say thugs have taken advantage of authorities’ pre-occupation with Coronavirus pandemic to resume attacks on persons with albinism.… ...

NGOs call for more investments in social protection programs

Jan 29, 2021 0

Outreach Scout Foundation (OSF) and International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for more investments in social protection programs such as cash transfer, saying such programs can improve the welfare of people. OSF with support from… ...

Malawi sex workers march in Lilongwe

Jan 28, 2021 0

Sex workers held protests in Lilongwe this morning, demanding government to allow drinking joints to open normally from Friday to Sunday. The members of the Female Sex Workers Association marched to Lilongwe Civic Council Offices… ...

Man fined K1.6 million for causing death of four teenagers

Jan 27, 2021 0

A 30-year-old driver who caused death of four teenagers due to speeding in Mangochi has been ordered to pay a K1.6 million fine. The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court ordered the driver Nathan Nyirenda to… ...

HRDC wants police officers disciplined for torturing Malawians

Jan 24, 2021 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called upon the Inspector General of Police to discipline Police officers who have been torturing Malawians in the course of enforcing COVID-19 guidelines. In a statement signed by HRDC… ...

CSEC wants UNIMA delinking to continue

Jan 23, 2021 0

Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has told the University of Malawi Council to reverse its decision of suspending the delinking process of University of Malawi constituent colleges and has also demanded President Lazarus Chakwera to… ...

HRDC accuses Salima Sugar of illegally sending millions of dollars to India

Jan 22, 2021 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has accused Salima Sugar Company (SCC) of corrupt practices, tax evasion and illegally sending millions of dollars to India. According to a letter signed by HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence… ...