Month: April 2024 Posts

CDEDI to conduct demos on 25 April over sexual abuse case at Shayona Cement Company

Apr 20, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says it will conduct peaceful demonstrations on 25th April 2024, to seek justice for the housekeeper of former Shayona Cement Corporation Assistant Manager, Jayesh Kumar Dalwad… ...

CDEDI pushes for an update on passport crisis

Apr 17, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has penned the Information, Communication and Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) to update Malawians on the outcome of the interface meeting held with authorities regarding the passport… ...

Sex Scandal Rocks Shayona Cement: Alleged Victim Denies Settlement Claims

Apr 15, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Recent allegations brought forward by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) have shed light on serious misconduct within Shayona Cement Corporation in Kanengo. These allegations include claims that male supervisors forced junior… ...

CDEDI to hold demonstrations over sexual abuse of workers at Shayona Cement company

Apr 11, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says they will hold  demonstrations if authorities at Shayona Cement Corporation fail to comply to their demands regarding allegations that notable senior manager at the company was… ...

Credible Investments Limited refuses claims by Cdedi on selling illegal, counterfeit goods 

Apr 10, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Credible Investments Limited (CIL) has challenged Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI)  to produce concrete evidence that the company produces and sells counterfeit, illegal, and expired products on the Malawi market. The company's… ...

Activists demand further slashing of passport fee

Mar 13, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Activists say the new passport fee of K50, 000 is on the higher side considering socio-economic challenges that Malawians are currently facing as well as reports that the number of pages in the passport has… ...

Chakwera lied on passport system hacking, says CDEDI

Feb 25, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development  Initiatives (CDEDI) says President Lazarus Chakwera’s claims that the country’s passport printing system has been hacked and that the hackers are demanding a ransom are not true Releasing… ...