demonstrations Archives

Protesters demand apology from Chakwera

Apr 21, 2021 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Protesters in Lilongwe have demanded President Lazarus Chakwera to apologise to Malawians over his government’s failure to buy necessary medical equipment during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic yet K1 billion meant for the… ...

CDEDI to hold demos on Wednesday

Apr 19, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says all is set for the 21 April demonstrations against punitive taxes, levies, exorbitant mobile phone tariffs and theft of Covid-19 funds. Speaking during a press briefing,… ...

Concerned UTM diehards set for massive anti-government demos in Mzuzu

Mar 02, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Some concerned UTM diehards have disclosed that preparations for anti-government demonstrations slated for Friday are at an advanced stage. Among some of the reasons for holding the protests include, but are not limited to nepotism,… ...

Demonstrators blocked by law enforcers in Nkhatabay

Nov 17, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police on Monday blocked people who were demonstrating against installation of new Traditional Authority Mankhambira in Nkhatabay District. Demonstrators wanted to present their petition to the District Commissioner's office against the coronation of Baldwin Banda… ...

MANEPO, women lawyers call off Friday demos

Nov 12, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Network of Elder Persons' Organization (MANEPO) and Women Lawyers Association (WLA) have called off demonstrations which they planned to hold on Friday to protest against attacks on elderly persons. This is according to… ...

Rumphi HRDC cancels demos

Nov 11, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Rumphi chapter of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has cancelled demonstrations against poor management of the Affordable Input Programme (AIP) after a meeting with government officials. Malawi Government through ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday… ...

Rumphi HRDC to hold demos

Nov 10, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Rumphi community members led by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders in the district have said they will hold demonstrations over poor management of Affordable Input Program (AIP) in the district. According to a letter… ...

Activists demand stiff punishment for rapists

Nov 07, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Women in Mzuzu took to the streets on Saturday demanding stiff punishment for child sex offenders and other rapists. The women under Association of Women in Media (AWOME) held demonstration against in Mzuzu against rape… ...

Women march against rape in Lilongwe

Nov 03, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Female journalists under Association of Women in Media (AWOME) conducted peaceful demonstrations against rape of children and women on Tuesday in Lilongwe. The protests which were also held in Blantyre were conducted following the increase… ...

Mutharika explains decision not to challenge 2020 election results

Oct 26, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has explained his decision not to file a legal challenge against the results of the 2020 elections which he claims were a farce and were characterized by massive rigging. Speaking to… ...

Ogwira ntchito pakalembera wa umzika apanga m’bindikiro

Dec 11, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Anthu omwe anagwira ntchito pa kalembera wa chiphaso cha umzika mchaka cha 2017, ati apanga m'bindikilo sabata yamawa pofuna kukakamiza akuluakulu a bungwe la UNDP komaso boma kuwapatsa ndalama zawo zina. Izi ndimalingana ndi wachiwiri… ...

HRDC dragged to court over demo damage

Aug 26, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 6 &

People who lost property during post-election demonstrations are demanding K546 million compensation from the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). Twenty six victims want the HRDC to pay them K545,802,450 for loss of property during demonstrations.… ...