Dear My Learned Lord, I choose to write as your very anonymous judge because everyone who tries to reason out his/her thoughts in this country is being attacked, maligned and demonized at once even by the very fellow judges we expect to be learned and reasonable. Nobody is allowed to reason innocently because we rush […]
By Tom Likambale Some people have asked me my position as far as Malawi’s current politics is concerned, especially in light of recent events which will culminate in a new presidential election this June 23rd. I believe I owe my friends and loved ones an honest and sincere answer. I have been a United Democratic […]
Minister of Information Mark Botomani and Minister of Health Jappie Mhango are currently engaging the leadership of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) led by Billy Mayaya in an interface designed to iron out concerns surrounding COVID-19. Among the concerns are explanations of how the Special Cabinet Committee on Corona virus budgeted and managed awareness […]
Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has accused the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) of being silent during post-electoral violence. President Professor Mutharika was speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with PAC delegates at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre. Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Its Political bedfellow have been organizing violent demonstrations […]
By Esnath Kalawe Chiefs in the country have rallied behind government decision for a 21-day lockdown to control spread of the Coronavirus in the country. The lockdown was to commence Saturday, March 18, 2020 at midnight but was suspended after Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) obtained a court injunction restraining government to implement it before […]
There would normally be nothing extraordinary about the leaders of the opposition parties and those of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) describing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government as complacent and incompetent on a certain issue. Indeed, in normal times, it would hardly be news. But as Malawi faces a covid-19 pandemic, the HRDC and […]
The Police in Kasungu district have arrested opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party thugs for looting shops during anti-lockdown protests on Friday. Kasungu Police Public Relations Officer, Harry Namwaza confirmed the arrest in an interview with a local media. He said the thugs 21 in number will answer charges of theft, malicious […]
By Steven Kwame Fraser Maseya In the book of Isaiah God blamed leaders for misleading people and punishment was unleashed and all the people went into exile. If leaders do not acknowledge God and promote the ways of God, that nation is doomed to anarchy, disorder and eventual destruction. I am not a Prophet but […]
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is happy with the coming of Coronavirus and has vowed to take government to task for suspending voter registration. Minister of Health, Jappie Mhango on Tuesday, called for the suspension of voter registration for the fresh presidential election following the death of a Coronavirus patient in Blantyre. The rebranded […]
By Mercy Makuwira, MANA Mighty Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General, Grezeldar Jeffrey has said the party will take action against planned vigils by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) at state residences because it is unconditional. Jeffrey said this during a press briefing that took place at the party’s Southern Region offices in Blantyre on […]