Centre for Democracy condemns attacks on DPP supporters

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) has condemned the alleged attacks on the erstwhile ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) faithfuls. The call follows reports and video clip trending on social media showing the governing  Tonse Alliance supporters beating up a man who allegedly undressed a woman in Mangochi. “On a very sad note, […]

 Activist Namiwa claims getting death threats

Former State House press officer and Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) executive director, Sylvester Namiwa, claims he is receiving death threats for being critical to government on governance and human rights issues. Namiwa told Nyasa Times in an interview that  he is currently living in fear after receiving the threats through phone calls and […]

Cdedi slams political violence ahead of Malawi fresh elections

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) has  condemned political violence and challenged President Peter Mutharika to rise above ‘petty partisan politics’ to push for law enforcers to deal with  perpetrators pf  violence ahead of the fresh presidential election. Cdedi  executive director Sylvester Namiwa, in a statement, also urges Mutharika to desist from making […]

Cdedi laments Queen’s Hospital ‘closure’: Asks Malawi leader to swiftly act

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) has asked President Peter Mutharika to swiftly act  to  end the shambolic management of Ministry of Health for allowing Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) to close as patients are being turned away. In a statement issued on Monday and seen by Nyasa Times, Cdedi acting executive director, […]