Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

HRDC hits back at Mutharika over Independence Day speech

Jul 08, 2019 1

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says President Peter Mutharika “spewed half-truths” on Saturday when he described organisers of the post-election demonstrations as selfish people bent on turning Malawi into a lawless state. HRDC released… ...

Malawi leader calls for peace, hails military in Independence Day address

Jul 06, 2019 1

President Peter Mutharika on Saturday called for peace and hailed the country’s security forces for maintaining order. Speaking during the main Independence Day celebrations in Blantyre, Mutharika said there are millions of Malawians who are… ...

Malawi holds national prayers on Independence Day

Jul 06, 2019 0

President Peter Mutharika this morning attended a National Service of Worship in Blantyre as Malawi celebrates 55 years of independence. The prayers were held at the College of Medicine Main Hall. Mutharika delivered the first… ...

MDF, MPS not siding with any political grouping – Police IG

Jul 05, 2019 0

Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) Rodney Jose says the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) does not side with any political and the two security organs are only maintaining peace during demonstrations. Jose made… ...

Demonstrators torch Chiumia’s vehicles, police unit

Jul 05, 2019 0

Protesters in Mzuzu have set on fire a police unit and two vehicles belonging to former Cabinet Minister Grace Chiumia. Chiumia is also a member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Protesters stormed her house… ...

Govt says HRDC should be held accountable for riots

Jul 05, 2019 0

Government has warned the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) that the organisation cannot distance itself from the riots that erupted during the post-election demonstrations on Thursday. Minister of Communications Mark Botomani issued the warning following… ...

MDF soldiers drive away DPP cadets

Jul 04, 2019 0

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers used force to drive away Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadets who were harassing protesters in Blantyre. In the morning, people wearing DPP shirts were positioned around Chichiri Shopping Mall in… ...