Ban of NGO’s in Malawi challenged: ‘Forced registration is unconstitutional’

Former Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara triggered debate on social media when he challenged Malawi government through the NGO Board against shutting down non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating “without following proper procedures”, mostly those that are critical to the administration. Those targeted include Malawi Network of Religious Leaders Living with Aids (Manelera) led by Reverend MacDonald Sembereka, […]

Malawi Presidential trusts operating illegally -report

Non-governmental organizations formed by former heads of state in the country were never registered with the NGO Board hence operating illegally since the enactment of the NGO law in 2001. According to Malawi News investigations, the charitable organizations connected with the presidency during the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regimes-among them […]

Malawi NGO Board warns against partisan civic and voter education

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) Board, a regulatory body of NGOs in the country has cautioned organizations accredited to conduct civic and voter education for the 2014 tripartite elections against being partisan when discharging their duties. NGO Board’s Chairperson Emily Banda warned the organisations Wednesday during a District Executive Committee (DEC) meeting held in Mzimba. The meeting […]