Martha Chikoti

HRDC women says anti-Ansah demos not gender issue

Jul 14, 2019 0

The Women’s chapter of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says labeling demonstrations against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah as a gender issue undermines the fight for gender equality. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

We will not be intimidated – HRDC

Jul 12, 2019 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will not be intimidated by arrests of its members. The coalition said on Friday it will continue demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Dr Jane… ...

Trapence, Sembereka granted bail

Jul 12, 2019 0

Lilongwe Second Grade Magistrate court has today granted bail to Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Vice Chairperson Gift Trapence and a member of the organization McDonald Sembereka. Trapence and Sembereka were arrested on Tuesday for… ...

HRDC to hold demonstrations every Tuesday and Friday

Jul 11, 2019 1

… Says no amount of tears will stop them Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will continue to demand accountability by holding demonstrations every Tuesday and Friday until Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice… ...

We will not give up – HRDC

Jul 08, 2019 0

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will not give up until Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Dr. Jane Ansah steps down. This has been stated in a press statement today signed by… ...

Loose truck tyre kills pedestrian

Jul 08, 2019 1

A 90-year-old man died on Sunday after being struck by a tyre that flew off a moving truck trailer in Kasungu. The accident occurred at Jonasi village near Nkhamenya trading centre in Kasungu district. The… ...

Chilima says Mutharika should condemn demo violence

Jul 04, 2019 1

UTM Leader Saulos Chilima says President Peter Mutharika should condemn suspected Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) who damaged property and attacked protesters in Blantyre. The former Vice President made the remarks in Lilongwe where he joined… ...

Mtambo tells protesters to refrain from violence

Jul 04, 2019 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Chairperson Timothy Mtambo addressed protesters this morning telling them not to damage property. The demonstrators are protesting against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah over her commission’s handling of… ...

FAO seeks to raise awareness on pesticide management

Jul 03, 2019 0

The Food and Agriculture Organization has empowered community broadcasters to raise more awareness to farmers on pesticide management. This was done through a three day workshop organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water… ...

Thyolo East MP says constituency lacks potable water, electricity

Jul 02, 2019 0

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Thyolo East Masauko Poverty White says his constituency lacks potable water and electricity and he hopes these issues will be addressed in the next five years. He… ...

Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant to be held in September

Jul 01, 2019 0

Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) will hold the Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant and talent show Malawi in September. The event will be held on 7th September in Lilongwe under the… ...

MBTS collected half of required blood units in 2018

Jun 30, 2019 0

Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) says last year it collected half of the required amount of blood units. Malawi Blood Transfusion Service Head of Centre James Paramandu made the remarks on Wednesday when Airtel Malawi… ...

Airtel hands over classroom, donates desks to school in Salima

Jun 29, 2019 0

Airtel Malawi on Thursday handed over three school blocks to Salima Primary School. The company also donated 180 desks to the school. Salima Primary School was adopted by Airtel Malawi as one of the schools… ...

MPs pass K0.5 trillion budget

Jun 28, 2019 0

Members of Parliament have today passed a provisional K0.5 trillion budget. Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha said the K511 billion budget will meet expenditure necessary to carry on the services of the Government from 1st… ...

TAMA urged to speed up diversification

Jun 28, 2019 0

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has told the Tobacco Association of Malawi (TAMA) to diversify into the other crops. TAMA is an association of farmers who mainly grow tobacco. On Tuesday, the… ...