Month: September 2019 Posts

LL South by-election in November

Sep 18, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has said it will hold a by-election in Lilongwe South Constituency on 5th November, 2019. MEC Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Sam Alfandika announced the date in a statement on Tuesday.… ...

Two million demos still on – HRDC  

Sep 16, 2019 Martha Chikoti 3 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it cannot be intimidated by anyone and this week’s anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations will go on as planned. This has been confirmed by HRDC National Chairperson Timothy Mtambo… ...

Anti-Ansah demos to resume next week

Sep 11, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders (HRDC) has said it will hold fresh demonstrations against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah next week. According to the rights group, the demonstrations will take place from Wednesday 18th… ...

PAC promises to meet Ansah

Sep 05, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has said it will meet Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah and MEC commissioners over calls for Ansah to step down. The committee, which recommends hiring and firing… ...

Over 500 people were severely injured during protests – Mutharika

Sep 02, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

… Says not his job to fire Ansah President Peter Mutharika has told the BBC that over 500 people were severely injured during post-election demonstrations conducted over the past three months. In the interview, Mutharika… ...

HRDC to hold ‘two million march’ on Wednesday

Aug 26, 2019 Martha Chikoti 4 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it will hold protests dubbed “two million nationwide demonstrations” from Wednesday to Friday. Speaking to reporters, HRDC Chairperson Timothy Mtambo said they will protest in the streets… ...

Malawi protesters plan to halt operations at airports for five days

Aug 13, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it will shut down airports and border posts in the country from 26th to 30th August. The group continues to hold demonstrations to push Malawi Electoral Commission… ...