Month: June 2020 Posts

DPP says its monitors attacked by Gulewamkulu

Jun 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has complained that its monitors were attacked by Gulewamkulu in Lilongwe to stop them from performing their duties. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale has confirmed receiving a complaint… ...

Parliament suspended due to Mtambo and Trapence’s presence

Feb 18, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders, Timothy Mtambo and Gift Trapence, sat in the public gallery at Parliament today, forcing the House to suspend proceedings. Deputy Leader of Government Business in the House Martha Lunji… ...

Govt asks for support in fight against human trafficking

Jan 29, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Homeland Security has told stakeholders in the country to join hands in fighting against human trafficking. Minister responsible Nicholas Dausi said this on Monday during a two day training for… ...

Japan supports construction of new settlement area at Dzaleka camp

Nov 20, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government of Japan has provided funds and materials to Malawi for the construction of houses and other facilities at Katubza Zone which is an extension of Dzaleka Refugee Camp. This has come after it was… ...

Border shutdown is treason – Dausi

Aug 23, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Minister of Homeland Security Nicholas Dausi has warned organisers of next week’s demonstrations that closing borders and airports is an act of treason. According to Dausi, government will make sure that borders and airports are… ...

Govt to sue demo organisers

Jul 08, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Government has said it will file a class action lawsuit against organisers of the post-election demonstrations on behalf of people and organisations that lost property in last week's protests. Minister of Homeland Security Nicholas Dausi… ...

We will not allow lawlessness in Malawi – Govt

Jun 25, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government has warned it will not allow anarchy to continue in Malawi saying the country has a president who deserves respect. This is contained in a press statement released today… ...