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CDEDI tells Nyalonje to push for funds to rescue enslaved Malawians in Oman

Feb 06, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Labour Minister Agnes Nyalonje should push for funds from government to rescue enslaved Malawian women who are stuck in Oman. In a letter addressed to newly… ...

CDEDI calls for govt’s intervention on 60 enslaved Malawians

Jan 31, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has called on government to act in a manner that it cares about the welfare of 60 Malawian women enslaved in Oman in the Middle East… ...

Chakwera administration urged to update Malawians on Cholera funds

Jan 30, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration has been challenged to update Malawians on how funds meant for the cholera response in Malawi have been used. Centre for Democracy and Development Initiatives (CDEDI) executive director Sylvester Namiwa made… ...

CDEDI visits Central Poultry

Jan 26, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) today visited Central Poultry in Lilongwe to appreciate the progress of sanitation efforts at the company amidst the Cholera. The company was shut down earlier this month… ...

CDEDI demands inspection of Central Poultry premises

Jan 23, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Picture taken at Central Poultry the day the company was closed by Lilongwe City council Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) wants to be allowed to inspect Central Poultry premises in Lilongwe due… ...

Chakwera urged to declare Malawi a state of disaster

Jan 10, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has been urged to declare Malawi a state of national disaster and call for support from the international community over the cholera outbreak. Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester… ...

CDEDI demands Chakwera to issue report on AIP

Jan 04, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has demanded President Lazarus Chakwera to present a comprehensive report to Malawians on the progress of the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) and how K188 billion allocated… ...

Govt faulted for negligence in handling Cholera

Dec 30, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has expressed disappointment following disturbing revelations that government is failing to provide enough resources to health facilities to fight the Cholera outbreak, which is claiming scores… ...

Govt faulted for buying fertilizer at over K106,000 per 50Kg bag

Nov 06, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has questioned differences in prices of fertilizer for the 2022/23 Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP), saying government intends to pay some suppliers K24,000 per 50Kg bag and… ...

CDEDI pens Chakwera on ailing economy

Oct 10, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has penned President Lazarus Chakwera to act swiftly on pressing issues affecting Malawians. In a letter forwarded to Presidential office and seen by this publication, the… ...

Malawians must forget about servant leadership under Chakwera – CDEDI

Oct 06, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Malawians should realise that they are now on their own as the writing is on the wall that the Tonse Alliance Government led by President… ...

CDEDI demands disclosures on procurement of medical supplies

Sep 17, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) demanding disclosure of companies involved in the latest supply of medical essentials amid concerns that forex scarcity has affected… ...

CDEDI wants Parliament to summon Agriculture Minister over maize, AIP

Sep 15, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has penned Parliamentary Chairperson for agriculture Committee to summon Agriculture Minister Lobin Lowe in a quest to seek light on maize scarcity and Affordable Input Programme (AIP)… ...

CDEDI gives Chakwera 14 days to address economic challenges in the country

Sep 08, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has given President Lazarus Chakwera 14 days to address the economic crisis that the country is passing through which includes uncertain future of Affordable Inputs Program (AIP)… ...

CDEDI says EGENCO should be stopped from milking Malawians

Aug 25, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) should be forced to put in place meters that should show daily recordings of power generation and this power is what… ...