Month: June 2023 Posts

CSOs want govt to increase funding for inclusive education

Jun 09, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Civil Society Organization led by Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) have asked government to increase funding for inclusive education so that the sector can provide support to all special needs learners. The plea was made… ...

CSOs worried about attempts to legalize homosexuality in Malawi

May 02, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Grand Coalition for Civil Rights Organisations in Malawi says it is sad that there are attempts to promote and legalize homosexuality in Malawi. In a statement, Agape Khombe who is Chairperson of the Coalition,… ...

Zomba CSO Network urges Govt to construct houses Cyclone Freddy survivors

Apr 06, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Chairperson for Zomba Civil Society Organization network, Nicholas Mwisama has urged Government to start building houses for survivors of Tropical Cyclone Freddy as part of helping them to recover.  Mwisama was speaking this at Chambo… ...

Nicholas Mwisama elected new Zomba CSO Network Chairperson

Feb 17, 2023 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Zomba have elected Nicholas Mwisama as new chairperson, replacing Sammy Aaron who served as CSO network chairperson for past two years. Mwisama who went unopposed said there is need for… ...

CSOs dares Govt to start implementing commitments made by Chakwera

Nov 26, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called upon the Government of Malawi to start implementing commitments made by President Lazarus Chakwera to transform the education sector in Malawi.. Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) and its partners… ...

Dowa CSOs say Chakwera should not assent to NGO Amendment Bill

Apr 19, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

By Mphatso M'bang'ombe  Leaders of almost 25 Civil Society Organizations in Dowa have asked President Lazarus Chakwera not to assent to the recently passed NGO Amendment bill. The CSOs reflected on the NGO Amendment bill… ...

CSOs happy with Mutharika’s Global Fund role

Aug 03, 2018 Martha Chikoti 1 &

A joint initiative of Civil Society Organization (CSOs) on health in Malawi has expressed support for President Peter Mutharika following his appointment as a champion of the Global Fund 6th replenishment campaign. In a statement… ...

Mutharika`s Global Fund appointment in limbo

Jul 30, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 1 &

Malawi president Peter Mutharika`s appointment as champion of Global Fund`s 6th replenishment campaign is in an uncertain state in the view of growing displeasure from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Last week, Mutharika landed the role… ...

Jose’s appointment faulted

Jun 29, 2018 Luke Bisani 2 &

A law expert has faulted the confirmation of Rodney Jose as Inspector General of Malawi Police saying the development is to compromise justice in the murder case of Polytechnic student Robert Chasowa. Professor Edge Kanyongolo… ...

MPs anger CSOs on allowance adjustment

Jun 26, 2018 Luke Bisani 2 &

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed dismay with Members of Parliament (MPs) for adjusting their sitting allowance. The CSOs disclosed that the decision to adjust allowances from K60,000 to K80,000 is untimely considering the economy… ...

Environmental CSOs take next step

Jun 16, 2018 Luke Bisani 1 &

….As court lifts injunction on plastic ban Environmental Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Malawi say they will intensify awareness campaigns to sensitise the public on plastic pollution. This follows a court ruling on Thursday that… ...

Kajoloweka survives the purge over secret meeting with APM

Jun 09, 2018 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 2 &

Malawi’s vocal activist, Charles Kajoloweka, will not be expelled from the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for attending a secret meeting with President Peter Mutharika at State House where each activist received K2.5 million each.… ...

Court’s snail pace worries environmental CSO’s

Jun 06, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

Environmental Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Malawi have expressed worry on the delay by the court to deliver a ruling on the plastic ban that was challenged by companies two years ago. The CSOs which… ...

CSOs threatens to hold another demo

May 30, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country have threatened to hold another nationwide protest following President Peter Mutharika’s delay to respond to their petition. The CSOs presented a 10 point petition during the protests held… ...

I was not part of the meeting with APM -Kajoloweka

May 27, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Human rights activist Charles Kajoloweka has trashed reports that he was part of the secret meeting between President Peter Mutharika and some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Published reports show that Mutharika met the activists on… ...