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CDEDI accuses Malawi Police IG of nepotism

Oct 07, 2021 Macmillan Mhone 2 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says there is glaring nepotism at Malawi Police Service (MPS) under the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IG) Dr. George Kainja. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

Rights group says Blair’s visit to Malawi is suspicious

Sep 30, 2021 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's visit to Malawi has raised a lot of suspicions, especially now that President Chakwera is the Chairperson for the Southern… ...

CDEDI concerned over Police’s use of force on unarmed citizens

Sep 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has expressed concern over unwarranted use of force by police following an incident in Mulanje where officers demolished houses, beat up innocent villagers and threw teargas… ...

CDEDI demands further probe into fuel deals

Sep 14, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A rights group has demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to conduct a further probe into the fuel deals at National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), saying the initial probe ignored allegations that NOCMA’s preferred suppliers… ...

CDEDI hits at Govt over Covid-19 restrictions

Sep 14, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has condemned Government for relaxing Covid-19 measures on political gatherings while maintaining strict restrictions on the hospitality industry which employs thousands of people. CDEDI Executive Director… ...

Namiwa trial fails to start

Sep 13, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The trial of Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa and eleven other people failed to start today in Lilongwe. Chief Resident Magistrate for Nkukula Magistrate Court at Lumbadzi in… ...

Govt’s silence on ‘no vaccine, no work policy’ irks CDEDI

Sep 10, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has expressed concern over Government’s silence on the ‘no vaccine, no work’ policy which companies in Malawi have instituted. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has made… ...