Youth and Society (YAS) Archives

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… ...

CSO faults ban on flags in Mzuzu

Apr 24, 2019 Patricia Mtungila - MEC Stringer 0 &

A Mzuzu-based civil society organization Youth and Society (YAS) says the recent decision of electoral stakeholders under the Mzuzu City MultiParty Liaison Committee (MPLC) to ban flying of flags and displaying of other campaign material… ...

Activist says manifestos should address corruption

Feb 21, 2019 Patricia Mtungila - MEC Stringer 0 &

A youth activist in Mzuzu, Charles Kajoloweka, has implored political parties to develop manifestos that present practical solutions to the country's corruption challenge. Charles Kajoloweka, the Executive Director of Youth and Society, said this in… ...

High number of female aspirants impresses 50:50 campaigners

Feb 11, 2019 Jordan Simeon-Phiri - MEC Stringer 0 &

Shadow Members of Parliament and Ward Councillors presented their nomination papers in Karonga with 22 female candidates showing serious interest to contest. The number of female aspirants which is said to be the highest in… ...

Court kicks out CSOs

Dec 24, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Their application was found wanting and the top most court in the land decided to kick them out. The Supreme Court has thrown out an application by two civil society organisations (CSOs) to join the… ...