Month: July 2019 Posts

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… ...

MDF soldiers drive away DPP cadets

Jul 04, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers used force to drive away Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadets who were harassing protesters in Blantyre. In the morning, people wearing DPP shirts were positioned around Chichiri Shopping Mall in… ...

Chilima says Mutharika should condemn demo violence

Jul 04, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

UTM Leader Saulos Chilima says President Peter Mutharika should condemn suspected Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) who damaged property and attacked protesters in Blantyre. The former Vice President made the remarks in Lilongwe where he joined… ...

Mtambo tells protesters to refrain from violence

Jul 04, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Chairperson Timothy Mtambo addressed protesters this morning telling them not to damage property. The demonstrators are protesting against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah over her commission’s handling of… ...

Demos won’t stop until Ansah resigns – HRDC

Jun 25, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

A day after Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Justice Jane Ansah rejected calls for her resignation, Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will keep on holding protests until she steps down. On Monday, the MEC… ...

HRDC happy with demos, condemns violence

Jun 22, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has thanked Malawians for coming out in large numbers to march peacefully in the June 20 demonstrations. The vote of thanks has been expressed in a press release dated… ...

Mzuzu protesters loot Bata shop

Jun 20, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

… BT marchers block highway Protesters in Mzuzu ransacked a Bata Shoe shop while in Blantyre police fired teargas at demonstrators who blocked the Masauko Chipembere Highway. The demonstrators were marching against the outcome of… ...