Martha Chikoti

Govt hails JTI Malawi

Aug 26, 2019 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… ...

HRDC to hold ‘two million march’ on Wednesday

Aug 26, 2019 4

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it will hold protests dubbed “two million nationwide demonstrations” from Wednesday to Friday. Speaking to reporters, HRDC Chairperson Timothy Mtambo said they will protest in the streets… ...

Kamuzu Academy to perform at Lilongwe Jazz Festival

Aug 25, 2019 0

Kamuzu Academy Orchestra will perform at this year's Lilongwe Jazz Festival to be held from 30 to 31 August at Lilongwe Golf Club. The two-day festival which is held annually has been organised by Lilongwe… ...

Pro-govt activists to march for peace

Aug 25, 2019 1

The Joint Civil Society Platform on Good Governance (JCSPGG) has said it will hold peaceful protests in seven districts across the country. The grouping wanted to conduct demonstrations on 23 August with the aim of… ...

Removal of uteruses a national tragedy requiring serious interventions – Ombudsman

Aug 24, 2019 0

Ombudsman Martha Chizuma says government’s failure to provide basic health care has led to 160 cases of removal of uteruses from women which is a national tragedy requiring serious interventions. Chizuma’s office on Thursday released… ...

Malawi secondary school curriculum should include entrepreneurship – CSEC

Aug 23, 2019 3

The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) says entrepreneurship should be introduced in Malawi’s secondary school curriculum. CSEC Executive director Benedicto Kondowe made the remarks during a Media training on Positive Reporting on Sustainable Development Goal… ...

Border shutdown is treason – Dausi

Aug 23, 2019 0

Minister of Homeland Security Nicholas Dausi has warned organisers of next week’s demonstrations that closing borders and airports is an act of treason. According to Dausi, government will make sure that borders and airports are… ...

Religious leaders urged to encourage HIV positive church members to take ARVs

Aug 21, 2019 0

Religious leaders in the country have been asked to encourage church members living with HIV to take antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) made the remarks at a meeting the organisation conducted… ...

Seedco meets transporters, agro-dealers

Aug 21, 2019 0

Seedco Malawi on Friday met transporters, agro dealers and distributors to discuss challenges concerning the seeds the company produces. Managing Director for Seedco Malawi, Boyd Luwe, urged the agro-dealers to take note of issues farmers… ...

Mayor calls for support in keeping Lilongwe clean

Aug 19, 2019 0

Lilongwe City Mayor Juliana Kaduya has asked companies to support the city council in keeping the capital city clean. Speaking on Sunday, Kaduya called upon businesses to work hand in hand with the Lilongwe City… ...

Overproduction gives tobacco buyers excuse to offer low prices – TCC

Aug 16, 2019 0

The Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) says tobacco buyers usually know they will pay low prices when there is overproduction of the crop. TCC Chief Executive Officer Kayisi Sadala made the remarks at a media interface… ...

Supreme Court dismisses Mutharika’s appeal

Aug 15, 2019 4

The Supreme Court of appeal has dismissed an appeal by President Peter Mutharika and Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to scrap off electoral case. On Thursday, lawyers representing Mutharika and MEC argued the court should throw… ...

HRDC claims cabinet ministers masterminded arson attack

Aug 15, 2019 3

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has accused Minister of Homeland Security Nicholas Dausi, his deputy Charles Mchacha and Local Government and Rural Development Minister Ben Phiri of being masterminders of the arson attack at the… ...

Pro-govt activists condemn attack on Mtambo’s house

Aug 15, 2019 0

The Joint Civil Society Platform on Good Governance (JCSPG) has condemned the attack on Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Chairperson Timothy Mtambo's property. In a press statement released today signed by the grouping's National Coordinator… ...

Thugs petrol-bomb Mtambo’s house

Aug 15, 2019 2

Thugs have petrol-bombed the house of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Chairperson Timothy Mtambo. The incident happened in the early hours of today. According to HRDC media relations coordinator Madalitso Kumwenda, the thugs threw two… ...