Month: August 2018 Posts

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… ...

CSOs want Chaponda back in court

May 23, 2018 Luke Bisani 4 &

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Malawi have urged the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to appeal against the ruling made by a Zomba court on former cabinet minister George Chaponda. The CSOs, Centre for Human Rights and… ...

BT City Council delays blue night talks

May 21, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

Blantyre City Council has requested for the adjournment of blue night mediation talks with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) saying council officials have a busy schedule. Lawyer for the CSOs Wesley Mwafulirwa confirmed the talks were… ...

Mutharika told to stop attacking CSOs

May 05, 2018 Luke Bisani 1 &

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have told President Peter Mutharika to concentrate on addressing issues raised in their petition rather than attacking the CSOs for protesting. On Friday, Mutharika accused the CSOs of organising the 27… ...

CSOs asks govt to abolish death penalty

May 03, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country have called on government to live up to its human rights commitments by abolishing the death penalty. The CSOs made the call on Wednesday in Mauritania at the… ...

Malawi President faces immense pressure to resign

Apr 28, 2018 Russell Kondowe 4 &

President Peter Mutharika risks being forced to step down should he fail to address concerns presented by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in their 10-point petition which they presented to his government at the end of nationwide… ...

Malawi’s democracy in danger – Commentator

Apr 28, 2018 Luke Bisani 0 &

Despite Friday being a working day, business was unusual in the major cities of Malawi as some companies suspended their operations due to the demonstrations organized by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Businesses, schools and some… ...