Month: May 2022 Posts

Economic marginalization affecting youth participation in politics – activists

May 08, 2022 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Youth activists in the country say economic inequalities and poverty are some of the factors affecting youth participation in politics and electoral processes. They said this during virtual panel discussions on inclusive elections organised by… ...

Rumphi duty bearers drilled to address budgetary gaps

Dec 29, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Duty bearers in Rumphi District have been challenged to end budgetary funding gaps which are fueling inequalities in access to education, health and social protection programmes. Youth and Society (YAS) Executive Director Charles Kajoloweka made… ...

YAS gives ACB 14 days to investigate abuse of funds at NEEF

Nov 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) on Friday presented its petition to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Lilongwe regarding the abuse of K50 billion at National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) and the organization gave the Bureau 14 days… ...

Government still sidelining youth, says YAS

Oct 23, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) says Malawi Government is still sidelining the youth development agenda as there is inadequate funding towards mainstreaming youth development programs. Executive Director for YAS Charles Kajoloweka said this in Mzuzu on… ...

Activist Kajoloweka snubs Chakwera

Sep 25, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youths rights advocate, Charles Kajoloweka Mhango has refused to take up the position of board member of the National Youth Council following his appointment by President Lazarus Chakwera. Kajoloweka who is Executive Director of Youth… ...

YAS asks MEC to challenge ‘exaggerated’ legal bill

Aug 18, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) has asked Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to challenge High Court Registrar’s ruling that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) should pay K7.3 billion to Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and President Lazarus… ...

National Anti-Corruption Alliance to launch Pay Back our Money campaign

Jul 16, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The National Anti-Corruption Alliance on Thursday said it will embark on a ‘Pay Back our Money’ campaign aimed at recovering stolen public funds. The grouping which consists Youth and Society, Church and Society program under… ...