Month: May 2022 Posts

Organizations concerned over crackdown on freedom of expression under Chakwera

May 03, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Several human rights organisations have expressed concern over rising police surveillance and interception of private conversations by the police under the Lazarus Chakwera administration, saying the crackdown smacks of emerging authoritarianism and institutionalism of state… ...

CSOs concerned over state capture and levels of corruption in Malawi

Mar 26, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

National Alliance Against Corruption (NACA), Youth and Society (YAS) and Oxfam have expressed concern over state capture in Malawi and the levels of corruption which are worsening in the country. National Alliance Against Corruption Chairperson,… ...

CHRR, YAS demand justice for murdered police officer Imedi

Dec 11, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR) and Youth and Society (YAS) have called on the Lazarus Chakwera administration to ensure justice for Usman Imedi who was murdered while on duty at Msundwe in Lilongwe. Centre… ...

YAS, CHRR demand resignation of Chimwendo Banda

Dec 02, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) and the Youth and Society (YAS) have called on Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda to resign for encouraging mob justice against alleged perpetrators of defilement.… ...

YAS gives ACB 14 days to investigate abuse of funds at NEEF

Nov 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) on Friday presented its petition to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Lilongwe regarding the abuse of K50 billion at National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) and the organization gave the Bureau 14 days… ...

Youth in Mzuzu urged to avoid being used by politicians

Nov 19, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) has trained youth in Mzuzu to demand what belongs to them at all levels of national development and has urged the young people to avoid being used by politicians during campaigns.… ...

Government still sidelining youth, says YAS

Oct 23, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) says Malawi Government is still sidelining the youth development agenda as there is inadequate funding towards mainstreaming youth development programs. Executive Director for YAS Charles Kajoloweka said this in Mzuzu on… ...

Activists tell Chakwera to respect Constitution

Oct 10, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Rights activists on Friday demanded President Dr Lazarus Chakwera to respect the country's Constitution and the Gender Equality Act. Project officer for Youth and Society (YAS) Mwandida Theu made the remarks during the Mzuzu demonstrations… ...

Activist Kajoloweka snubs Chakwera

Sep 25, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youths rights advocate, Charles Kajoloweka Mhango has refused to take up the position of board member of the National Youth Council following his appointment by President Lazarus Chakwera. Kajoloweka who is Executive Director of Youth… ...

YAS asks MEC to challenge ‘exaggerated’ legal bill

Aug 18, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) has asked Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to challenge High Court Registrar’s ruling that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) should pay K7.3 billion to Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and President Lazarus… ...

YAS backs govt on prosecution of DPP members

Jul 05, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) says Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members should face the law if they committed any crimes. The organisation’s Programme Manager Mwandida Theu made the remarks on Saturday in reaction to claims by… ...

YAS drills young activists in Mzuzu

Jul 05, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Youth and Society (YAS) last week trained young activists in Mzuzu on good governance and leadership. Speaking after a four-day training in Mzuzu on Saturday, Program Manager for Youth and Society (YAS) Mwandida Theu said… ...

CHRR, YAS question secrecy over Coronavirus spending

Jun 13, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human rights groups have demanded the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) to provide information regarding the procurement of COVID-19 materials, saying there is secrecy over expenditure of Coronavirus funds. The demand is… ...

Anti-corruption Alliance demands implementation of ATI

Dec 05, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The National Alliance against Corruption has called for implementation of Access to Information (ATI) act to allow people in the country get information without difficulties. Chairperson of the Alliance, Moses Mkandawire said on Wednesday that… ...

MEC has betrayed public trust – Kajoloweka

Jun 01, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Youth and Society (YAS) says the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has betrayed public trust with its management of May 21 election results. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, YAS executive director Charles Kajoloweka said… ...