Gift Trapence Archives

Govt told to respect ombudsman’s determinations on Kachaje, Buluma

Oct 11, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has told the Tonse Alliance administration to stop undermining determinations of the Ombudsman. In a statement, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence explained that there is continued attempts by the Executive arm… ...

HRDC calls for independent forensic audit at Accountant General

Jul 21, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have called upon government to conduct an independent forensic audit at the Accountant General’s Office to determine the scope of fraud and to put in place measures to safeguard public… ...

HRDC demands Govt to revise toll gate fees

Aug 20, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRCD) has called on the Government to revise the newly gazetted toll gate fees. HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence said this in a statement today. According to a Government Notice, motorists will… ...

HRDC defends activists turned diplomats

Jul 08, 2021 Martha Chikoti 2 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has applauded its members for exercising their rights by accepting diplomatic appointments. Three HRDC members – Billy Mayaya, Luke Tembo and McDonald Sembereka – are among people appointed by President… ...

Chakwera urged to fire MACRA board

Jun 14, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says the board of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) should be dissolved for demonstrating selfish, unreasonable and careless tendencies. The call comes after the MACRA spent K46 million on… ...

HRDC cancels April 29 demos

Apr 23, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has cancelled the demonstrations which were slated for 29 April and were aimed at protesting over abuse of Covid-19 funds. In a statement today, HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence said they… ...

HRDC to conduct demos over abuse of Covid-19 funds

Apr 16, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded the arrest of people suspected to have abused Covid-19 funds, saying it will hold anti-government demonstrations on April 29 if the suspects are not arrested within seven days.… ...

HRDC defends Police brutality: Orders victims not to sue

Feb 16, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Human Rights Defenders (HRDC) whose founding member Timothy Mtambo is in the Tonse cabinet has told Malawians affected by police brutality not to sue saying the Lazarus Chakwera administration will not compensate them. As of… ...

HRDC demands accountability on K6.2 billion Covid funds

Feb 07, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded Tonse Alliance Government to provide the nation with a detailed expenditure report for the K6.2 billion COVID-19 funds. In a statement on Saturday, HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence said… ...

Kazako attacks HRDC: They are confused

Feb 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Malawi Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, has told HRDC off for demanding President Lazarus Chakwera to deliver campaign promises. In response to Human Rights Defenders Coalition's (HRDC) claims that the Tonse led government is taking… ...

HRDC accuses Salima Sugar of illegally sending millions of dollars to India

Jan 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has accused Salima Sugar Company (SCC) of corrupt practices, tax evasion and illegally sending millions of dollars to India. According to a letter signed by HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence… ...

HRDC demands arrest of officer who killed Nyondo

Jan 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded the Malawi Police to arrest the officer who shot Polytechnic student Blessings Nyondo, saying the grouping will hold vigils at Southern Region Police if the officer is… ...

HRDC says Chakwera wasting taxpayers’ money through unnecessary travel

Dec 20, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has condemned President Lazarus Chakwera for unnecessary travel, saying he is wasting taxpayers’ money. The coalition said this during a press briefing conducted on Sunday at Crossroads Hotel in… ...

HRDC demands government’s action on AIP

Nov 14, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked government to handle the Affordable Input Program (AIP) as a crisis considering that the program has been affected by corruption and 3 million people are yet to buy… ...

HRDC worried over delayed prosecution of high profile cases

Oct 11, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has expressed worry over delay to prosecute politicians, businessperson and public officers who have been arrested since the Tonse Alliance came into power. The rights group said this on… ...