Month: July 2019 Posts

Zodiak under fire from MACRA over demo coverage

Jul 05, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has accused privately owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station of potentially “inciting violence” through its coverage of Thursday’s post-election demonstrations. In a letter to Zodiak, MACRA Director General Godfrey Itaye said… ...

Protesters riot in Mzuzu

Jul 04, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Protests in Mzuzu turned into riots as demonstrators set a government building on fire, damaged people’s property and looted offices. The demonstrators also blocked a road and demanded money from motorists. Mzuzu Veterinary, Wildlife and… ...

FDH worried its property will be damaged during demos

Jul 03, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 4 &

FDH Bank has expressed concern that protesters will target its property during the vigils organised by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). The bank said this in a letter signed by its lawyer Patrice Nkhono addressed… ...

LL protesters injure police officers, fail to present petition

Jun 20, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Protesters in Lilongwe ended their march at Capital Hill where they injured police officers but failed to present their petition. The protesters entered the Capital Hill premises but Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and police officers… ...

HRDC calls off March 27 demos

Mar 23, 2019 Martha Chikoti 2 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called off anti-government demonstrations which were scheduled to take place on 27th March. Speaking with reporters in Lilongwe today, National Chairperson for HRDC Timothy Mtambo said that the… ...

Mutharika back in Malawi: says Sept 21 demos flopped

Oct 08, 2018 Russell Kondowe 2 &

President Peter Mutharika has claimed that the September 21 demonstrations flopped saying he hopes Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) will stop holding protests. Mutharika was speaking at Kamuzu International in Lilongwe upon arrival from the United… ...

Mzuzu set for peaceful demonstrations

Sep 20, 2018 Patricia Mtungila - MEC Stringer 2 &

All is set for the planned peaceful September 21 demonstrations that Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has organised in Mzuzu and other parts of the country. Leaders of HRDC have since asked residents of Mzuzu… ...