Martha Chikoti

HRDC condemns undressing of female police officer

Aug 09, 2019 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has condemned the undressing, beating and humiliation of a female police officer in Lilongwe during Tuesday’s demonstrations. The organisation said this in a press statement signed by HRDC Chairperson Timothy… ...

Chilima cross-examined in Malawi election case

Aug 08, 2019 2

Former Vice President Saulos Chilima was Thursday afternoon cross-examined in the presidential election case. Chilima who leads the UTM and Malawi Congress Party president Lazarus Chakwera are challenging the outcome of the May 21 elections… ...

AG wants Malawi election case adjourned

Aug 08, 2019 0

The Constitutional Court is this afternoon expected to make a ruling on an application by the Attorney General who wants the election case adjourned for six days. AG Kalekeni Kaphale who is one of the… ...

Farmers benefiting from market oriented farming

Aug 06, 2019 0

Smallholder farmers in Kasungu and Mzimba South districts are benefiting from the Marketing Capacity Building project being implemented in the two districts by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the… ...

HRDC to hold vigils from Tuesday to Wednesday

Aug 04, 2019 1

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will hold vigils at Capital Hill in Lilongwe from Tuesday to Wednesday. The coalition announced the vigils at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Sunday. HRDC chairperson… ...

Youth urged to speak up on issues

Aug 01, 2019 0

SOS Children's Village has called on young people to use youth clubs to voice out problems they are facing in their communities. The organisation said this during a parliamentary session for youth at Chadza in… ...

CSOs pressure govt to reopen College of Health Sciences

Aug 01, 2019 0

Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) and Youth and Society (YAS) have given the Peter Mutharika administration up to Friday next week to reopen Malawi College of Health Sciences campuses. The organisations have threatened to take… ...

Jose won’t intimidate us, demos will continue – HRDC

Jul 29, 2019 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said the post-election demonstrations will continue next week. According to HRDC Chairperson Timothy Mtambo, the activists are not intimidated by Malawi Police Service (MPS) Inspector General Rodney Jose… ...

Malawians have waged war against the police – IG

Jul 29, 2019 0

Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) Rodney Jose says Malawians have declared war against their own police. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Monday, Jose said the law enforcers are viewed… ...

Protesters present petition to Mutharika’s aide Bamusi

Jul 25, 2019 1

Protesters in Lilongwe presented their petition to the Presidential Adviser on Civil Society Organisations Mabvuto Bamusi who promised to deliver it to the office of the president. The petition was presented near Four Seasons Hotel… ...

Malawians fill streets as Chilima warns against vandalism

Jul 25, 2019 3

Leader of UTM Saulos Chilima has told protesters to refrain from violence and vandalism saying Malawians struggling to make a living should not suffer during the demonstrations. Chilima made the statement during today's demonstrations in… ...

We will still march to Kamuzu Palace – HRDC

Jul 24, 2019 1

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it will proceed with plans to conduct demonstrations at Kamuzu Palace tomorrow. The coalition said this at a press conference in Lilongwe today following Lilongwe City Council’s stance… ...

Mwanamvekha welcomes pre-budget suggestions

Jul 24, 2019 0

Minister of Finance, Economic planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha says his ministry is ready to get proposals from Malawians on the 2019/2020 budget. Mwanamvekha made the remarks at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe… ...

Demonstrations cancelled

Jul 22, 2019 0

Tuesday’s nationwide demonstrations meant to force MEC Chairperson Jane Ansah out of office have been cancelled, organisers have confirmed. The nation was to be rocked into a new spate of vigils in all major cities… ...

HRDC to hold vigils at State Houses

Jul 19, 2019 3

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will conduct vigils at all State Houses and Lodges if Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah fails to resign. HRDC Chairperson Timothy Mtambo said the organisation will… ...