The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has warned of growing tensions between Parliament and the Executive, urging both arms of government to prioritise dialogue and constitutional order amid concerns over a proposed parliamentary inquiry into 13 issues of national importance. Speaking at a press conference in Lilongwe on Tuesday, HRCC said that while the issues […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has launched a hard-hitting national campaign demanding a comprehensive overhaul of Malawi’s asset recovery and forfeiture laws, warning that current powers are being wielded unfairly — and, in one striking case, abused entirely. The campaign, titled “Fair Forfeiture, Equal Justice,” is pushing for a system capable of effectively clawing […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has called for a sweeping, evidence-based review of Malawi’s property forfeiture laws, warning that allegations of selective justice risk eroding public trust in the state’s efforts to recover stolen assets. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe today, HRCC leadership revealed plans to formally submit a Reform Charter to […]
HRCC boss issues stark warning over “concerning” property transfers as controversial businessman’s citizenship saga drags on for YET ANOTHER month Malawi’s Human Rights Consultative Committee has issued a blistering demand for authorities to fast-track legal proceedings against controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry — amid mounting fears he could be quietly shifting assets while the case […]
Malawian woman Estina Mukasera, 31, who was accused of drug trafficking of 2 190 grams of cocaine in August 2018 to Hong Kong, China has been sentenced to 24 years imprisonment after a court found her guilty but Chairperson of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) Robert Mkwezalamba who has been following the case said the […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) commissioners are now facing fresh litigation after a rights group says it is going to court to stop the pollster’s commissioners from conducting the July 2 presidential election. The Human Rights Consultative Committees (HRCC) executive director Robert Mkwezalamva says his organization is seeking a restraining order to stop the current MEC […]
Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has asked the Malawi government to take urgent steps towards addressing the plight of Malawians living abroad who have been appealing for support because their respective embassies are not assisting them. HRCC chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba, in a letter addressed to the Principal Secretary (PS) for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, […]
Chairperson of the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) Robert Mkwezalamba and Fryson Chodzi have gone to court to seek an order stopping the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) from proceeding with the ongoing election processes in preparation for the fresh presidential election on July 2, 2020. Mkwezalamba and Chodzi have hired private practice lawyer in Mzuzu […]
Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has asked President Peter Mutharika to consider firing Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah together with her Commissioners and call for fresh tripartite elections within 150 days as stipulated by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt). HRCC is a network of 97 civil society organizations (CSOs) comprising local civil society organizations with interest in the areas […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has rallied behind calls for President Peter Mutharika to order acting Inspector General of Police Duncan Mwapasa to institute criminal investigations into the rape incidents allegedly committed by police officers deployed at Msundwe, Mpingu and M’bwatalika in Lilongwe. HRCC chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba comments comes after Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) […]
Rights activists, the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has told government to come up with a sound migration policy to protect Malawians from exploitation by foreigners. HRCC chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba said this on Friday when the committee appeared before the parliamentary committee on International Relations. “A lot of Malawians are facing abuses in the hands […]
The civil society organisations (CSOs) under the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) and the Forum for National Development (FND) have written the Competition and Fair Trading Commission to investigate “unfair monopoly” practices which Mallory and Maneno Joint venture have been doing. Malawi’s competition policy was adopted in 1997, with the broad objective of creating an enabling environment […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), has welcomed government of Malawi and Rwanda has finally signed the long awaited Extradition Treaty which will pave way for the extradition of suspected Rwandan genocide convict Vincent Murekezi who sought refuge in Malawi since 2003. Recently, the Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate Court dismissed the extradition case against Murekezi. Principal […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has called on Malawians to be committed to national duties, exercise restraint and be just in all their dealings for the betterment of the country. HRCC said this in reaction to revelations that over 70 Agricultural Extension workers have been suspended over fraud and theft related charges. HRCC has […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has advised President Peter Muthatika led government to listen to voices of reason and called for more all-inclusive stakeholders forums. The human rights body has since commended quasi – religious body, Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for setting the pace for all-inclusive stakeholders forums. PAC organized a two-day conference in […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has called on government and key stakeholders to fast track the establishment of a national health insurance in Malawi as a means of contributing to the well-being of Malawians some of whom are dying of preventable diseases and ailments. HRCC chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba was reacting to the deaths of former first […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has commended president for main opposition party, Malawi Congress, and leader of opposition in parliament, Lazarus Chakwera, for rising above party politics to condemn racist slurs his party legislator uttered to Israel-born parliamentarian, David Bisnowaty. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) legislator Alekeni Menyani branded Bisnowaty, a “foreigner” and a “Jew” […]
The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has asked Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to denounce insults and racist attacks its law makers hurled at legislator David Bisnowaty before Parliament rises, failing which the human rights umbrella body and its 97 network members, will conclude that MCP is a racist party. HRCC also says the main opposition […]