Martha Chikoti

HRDC to push for prosecution of DPP cadets

Sep 30, 2019 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says during this week’s anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations it will push for the prosecution of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters who assaulted protesters last week. This week’s anti-Jane Ansah will… ...

Airtel Malawi sponsors trip for MISA award winners

Sep 29, 2019 0

Airtel Malawi has sponsored a trip to South Africa for two business journalists who won Media Institute Southern Africa – MISA Malawi awards. The journalists are Tadala Kaledzera from Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) and Joseph… ...

MACRA geared to improve access to radio stations

Sep 27, 2019 0

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it will install transmitters to ensure Malawians in rural areas have access to broadcasting services. This was said by MACRA Head Universal Service Emily Khamula Lungu on Thursday on… ...

EU, UNFPA committed to fight against Fistula in Malawi

Sep 26, 2019 0

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the European Union (EU) have pledged to continue supporting Bwaila Hospital in order to end Obsteric Fistula in the country. The pledge was made on Monday during the… ...

HRDC to hold demos at Mount Soche

Sep 23, 2019 2

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says protesters will march to Mount Soche Hotel on Wednesday to demand Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah to resign. Ansah who attended a meeting of the Electoral… ...

UNICEF geared to reduce stunted growth in children under five

Sep 22, 2019 0

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is working to reduce stunted growth in Malawi where stunting is a major challenge affecting children under five years. As a way of alleviating the problem, UNICEF in collaboration with… ...

Youths encouraged to donate blood

Sep 17, 2019 0

An organization called Research Institute and Youth Empowerment (RIYE) conducted a blood donation event in Lilongwe where it encouraged young people to donate blood. The grouping on Friday mobilized youths from various areas in… ...

Two million demos still on – HRDC

Sep 16, 2019 3

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it cannot be intimidated by anyone and this week’s anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations will go on as planned. This has been confirmed by HRDC National Chairperson Timothy Mtambo… ...

Ntcheu students face bleak future due to lack of fees

Sep 16, 2019 0

Two 14-year-old boys at Chiwiza II village in Ntcheu who were among outstanding candidates in the 2019 Primary School Leaving School Certificate of Education (PSLCE) exams in the district are struggling to get school fees… ...

Anti-Ansah demos to resume next week

Sep 11, 2019 0

The Human Rights Defenders (HRDC) has said it will hold fresh demonstrations against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah next week. According to the rights group, the demonstrations will take place from Wednesday 18th… ...

EU pledges to stand with persons with albinism

Sep 09, 2019 0

The European Union (EU) has said it will continue to support persons with albinism in Malawi. EU ambassador for Malawi Sandra Paesen said this at the Mr and Miss and Albinism beauty pageant and talent… ...

Third UTM witness cross-examined

Sep 06, 2019 0

Lawyers for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and President Peter Mutharika today cross-examined third UTM witness Darlington Ndasauka. Ndasauka was UTM team leader for monitors at the main tally centre at COMESA Hall in Blantyre during… ...

AG, HRDC to present resolutions on demos to Supreme Court

Sep 05, 2019 0

The Office of the Attorney General and the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) are expected to present resolutions guiding post-election demonstrations to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Last month, Justice Lovemore Chikopa of the Supreme… ...

PAC promises to meet Ansah

Sep 05, 2019 0

Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has said it will meet Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah and MEC commissioners over calls for Ansah to step down. The committee, which recommends hiring and firing… ...

Mutharika’s lawyer Mbeta questions UTM witness on alterations in her notes

Sep 04, 2019 1

Franks Mbeta who is representing President Peter Mutharika in the presidential election case today asked UTM witness Mirriam Gwalidi about alterations in her handwritten notes before suggesting that they could be normal just as corrections made on… ...