CDEDI Archives

CDEDI opposes mandatory Covid vaccination

Dec 07, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says the Lazarus Chakwera administration’s intention to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory in Malawi is reckless experimentation with laws that touch on human rights. The organisation has… ...

Malawi Parliament to summon tea and macadamia producers

Dec 02, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament says it will soon call tea and macadamia estate owners to appear before the committee following concerns that the companies do not disclose their proceeds. On Tuesday 30th November… ...

CDEDI wants Malawi Parliament to investigate estate owners

Nov 30, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has appealed to Malawi Parliament to investigate tea, coffee and Macademia nuts producers in Thyolo and Mulanje, saying the estate owners do not disclose their proceeds… ...

CDEDI wants fresh probe into Malawi State House’s payment to Crossroads Hotel

Nov 23, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Rights group, Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), says it will soon write the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Martha Chizuma to propose a fresh probe into the K12.5 million Crossroads… ...

CDEDI faults Chakwera, Police for not condemning Blantyre violence

Nov 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has faulted the Malawi leader, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, and the Malawi Police Service for not coming out to condemn violence that erupted during anti-government demonstrations in… ...

CDEDI challenges Chakwera to match words with action

Nov 12, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has faulted President Lazarus Chakwera for calling on Malawians to bear the economic hardships yet he (the president) continues to travel every day without considering the economic… ...

Protesters demand Chakwera to address economic crisis

Nov 05, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A group called Social Revolution Movement has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to immediately address economic problems facing the country or step down. The group has given Office of the Cabinet and President seven days… ...

Chikhosi told to disclose Buluma’s conditions of service amid revelations of K3.9 million security spending

Oct 27, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A Malawi human rights group has demanded Secretary to President and Cabinet Zangazanga Chikhosi to reveal conditions of service for National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) deputy Chief Executive Officer Hellen Buluma following revelations that… ...

CDEDI wants Ombudsman to investigate claims of nepotism at Malawi Police

Oct 21, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate allegations of nepotism in the promotion of senior officers at Malawi Police Service (MPS). In a letter… ...

Chakwera told to share Malawians’ pain

Oct 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says President Lazarus Chakwera should show that he cares about Malawians by implementing austerity measures such as reducing travel, cutting his salary and trimming his Cabinet and… ...

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… ...