Month: July 2020 Posts

HRDC to meet Chakwera over new cabinet

Jul 09, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will meet President Lazarus Chakwera this afternoon to express Malawians’ concerns over the new cabinet. Gift Trapence who is the chairperson of the grouping said this at… ...

I used personal vehicles during campaign – Atupele

Jul 03, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi says he used his own vehicles and money during the campaign period for the Fresh Presidential Elections. According to Muluzi, he never used the vehicles which are normally… ...

HRDC says it has faith in Kachale

Jun 22, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it has faith in Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale to lead the commission in delivering free, fair and credible elections. Chairperson of the grouping Gift… ...

HRDC endorses lawyers’ demonstrations

Jun 17, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has endorsed pro-Judiciary demonstrations which lawyers will hold today. The demonstrations which are in defence of judicial independence and rule of law will be taking place in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu… ...

HRDC to hold vigil at Malawi Parliament

Jun 07, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will mobilise 3 million people to march and hold a three-day vigil at Parliament Building in Lilongwe to force Parliament to set a date for the 2020… ...

Mutharika has insulted all women – HRDC

Jun 02, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says President Peter Mutharika insulted all women in Malawi when he made derogatory remarks against former President Joyce Banda on Monday. Speaking at a press briefing today, HRDC member… ...

HRDC rejects ‘fake member’ who endorsed DPP-UDF alliance

May 31, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has rejected a fake member who endorsed Democratic Progressive Party (DDP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance on Friday. Chifundo Kapesa who claimed to be HRDC treasure for Karonga… ...

HRDC calls off 28 May anti-Ansah demos

May 26, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called off the 28 May demonstrations which were aimed at forcing Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah to resign from her position for mismanaging 2019 elections. Chairperson… ...

HRDC to hold anti-Ansah demos on 28 May

May 18, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

...says protesters will wear masks Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will conduct demonstrations on 28 May to demand the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah. Chairperson of the grouping Gift… ...

HRDC continues calls for Botomani and Mhango to resign

May 07, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is still demanding Minister of Information Mark Botomani and Minister of Health Jappie Mhango to resign as ministers, saying they have failed to convince Malawians on how Covid-19 funds are… ...

HRDC leader involved in car crash

May 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition  (HRDC) chairperson Gift Trapence was involved in a car crash on Saturday along the Zalewa road. Trapence was with his 11-year-old son and his wife when the accident occurred. He told… ...

HRDC to meet Mhango, insists two ministers should resign

May 02, 2020 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will meet  Minister of Health Jappie Mhango but has maintained its stand that Mhango and Information Minister Mark Botomani  should resign from the cabinet over Covid-19 allowances. Chairperson… ...

HRDC calls for Botomani and Mhango’s resignation

May 01, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded Minister of Information Mark Botomani and Minister of Health Jappie Mhango to resign, saying the two have abused Covid-19 funds. The Coalition's chairperson Gift Trapence and other… ...

Judge Kenyatta to rule on anti-lockdown injunction on Wednesday

Apr 24, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has said he will deliver his ruling on the anti-lockdown injunction next week. Nyirenda granted the injunction last week and it restrains government from effecting a 21-day national lockdown. This… ...

We don’t want Malawians to die of hunger – Trapence

Apr 18, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it is not against lockdown but wants government to ensure that no person dies of hunger under a lockdown regime. Chairperson of the grouping Gift Trapence the remarks today,… ...