Mahatma Gandhi Archives

Malawi Court rejects Gandhi statue over racist views

Apr 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The High Court in Malawi has ruled that the Mahatma Gandhi statue should not be erected in Malawi due to Gandhi’s racist views. Judge Michael Tembo has made the ruing today in Blantyre following an… ...

Gandhi statue unveiled in Malawi

Oct 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled today at the Chancery of the High Commission of India in Lilongwe. The statue has been unveiled on the occasion of the 151st Anniversary celebrations of Gandhi… ...

Govt fails to vacate injunction against Gandhi statue

Dec 21, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court in Blantyre has upheld an injunction the Gandhi Must Fall Movement obtained against the erection of the Mahatma Gandhi statue. Judge Mike Tembo made the ruling today in Blantyre. The Movement obtained… ...

Man stops construction of Gandhi Convention Centre

Nov 22, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A concerned Malawian has obtained an injunction to stop the construction of the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre in Blantyre. The citizen Dan Mazango obtained the injunction – which lists Blantyre City Council and Attorney… ...

Open Letter to Rafiq Hajat Over Gandhi

Nov 19, 2018 Pemphero Mphande 5 &

Dear Rafiq, I have read your sentiments on the Mahatma Gandhi issue with keen interest. You have categorically labelled the movement as appealing to the racial divisions that exist In Malawi. You wrote and I… ...

Gandhi statue erection: Govt fails to challenge injunction

Nov 13, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The injunction against the erection of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Blantyre has been sustained following government’s unwillingness to challenge it. The Gandhi Must Fall Movement obtained an injunction stopping the construction of the statue saying… ...

Indian VP jets in today

Nov 04, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is expected to arrive in Malawi today for a two-day visit. Naidu will arrive in the country through Kamuzu International Airport. He is expected to hold talks with President Peter… ...

Group obtains injunction against Gandhi statue

Oct 31, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

A concerned group that is campaigning against the erection of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre has obtained an injunction against the project. The group which is operating under the banner Gandhi… ...

Debate over Gandhi statue rages on

Oct 26, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The move to erect a statue for Indian prominent activist Mahatma Gandhi in Blantyre, Malawi is still raising unending debates. The Indian Government wants to erect the statue at Ginnery Corner in the commercial city… ...

Gandhi statue construction suspended

Oct 23, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Government has suspended construction of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Blantyre. People found at the site on Monday told the local media that Malawi Government has ordered a stop to the construction of the statue.… ...

Prophet Bushiri tearful over Indian Tour

Oct 20, 2018 Sibu M. Mokoena 6 &

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is pleased and inspired with the response his crusade has received in India. The prophet says he was left tearful with how India accepted the gospel. South African based prophet who is… ...