Month: November 2020 Posts

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… ...