Fresh turmoil has erupted inside the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) after an ad hoc committee accused chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa of misleading the public about the status of a court battle over his leadership. Committee chair Henderson Mhango told journalists that contrary to Kaiyatsa’s claims, the High Court never ruled on their bid to secure […]
Fury has erupted over Malawi’s crippling electricity blackouts, with a leading human rights group demanding the government “come out clear” and stop hiding behind press statements as the crisis wreaks havoc across the country. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blistering attack on ministers, accusing them of failing to give Malawians an […]
Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has urged the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) to rethink its plan to stage demonstrations over the Karonga–Chiweta Road, arguing that the government’s commitment to begin rehabilitation works creates space for oversight rather than confrontation. In a statement released on Sunday, Mwakasungula said the right to peaceful assembly […]
Barely a few hours after State Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima has presented a report on the Public Sector Systems Review to State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace on Friday, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded that its contents be made public. Led by its national chairperson Gift Trapence, national […]
“…this will be a day of rage against the enemies of the people who want to shield corruption.” The decision of the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) to reject Ombudsman Martha Chizuma as the new Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) director has annoyed scores of Malawians with most ranting that the Committee’s pronouncement is a massive drawback […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said its planned nationwide protests in June will now focus on individuals heading various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and not holding President Lazarus Chakwera responsible for everything. HRDC chairperson, Gift Trapence, said the approach would to a greater extent “awaken a sense of caution and responsibility” amongst the […]
Rights activists, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is calling for a complete overhaul of the civil service following the plunder of K6.2 billion Covid-19 money by some civil servants. HRDC says there should be a complete overhaul of the civil service, investigation of all companies involved in unlawful activities, strengthening procurement systems and placing […]
Government says it is surprising with the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for the State to arrest abusers of the K6.2 billion Covvid-19 money. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako said President Lazarus Chakwera is the one who instituted the audit of the funds and the release of the report. He […]
Rights activists are demanding that the government should investigate and blacklist all companies that inflated prices for goods and services during the Covid-19 pandemic. In an audit report, it has been revealed that some companies inflated prices to benefit from the K6.2 billion Covid-19 money. One such company is a fumigation firm owned by Pastor […]
Rights activists, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is demanding audited reports for the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Police on the abuse OF K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds. Gift Trapence, chairperson of HRDC said they have noted that although the Malawi Police Service and Malawi Defence Force both received substantial amounts from the Covid-19 […]
Rights activists are calling on President Lazarus Chakwera to use the law to deal with the perpetrators of K6.2 billion Covid-19 response funds from Treasury amid a public outcry. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has since asked Chakwera not to shield culprits in the abuse of K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds. HRDC has made the […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given President Lazarus Chakwera 21-day ultimatum to release an audit report on the expenditure of K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds. HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence has said if government does not comply with the ultimatum, the coalition will mobilise Malawians to be on the streets to hold mass demonstrations nationwide. “As per […]
Malawi Police in Mzuzu on Tuesday arrested a 32-year-old Indian national, Anand Mandivar for allegedly calling another person, a Malawian citizen, a ‘dog’ in public. The incident happened at Kentam Mall in Mzuzu where the two were seeking services from a mobile phone operator. According to Mzuzu police spokesperson, Paul Tembo, the suspect did not […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has challenged Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the police to arrest politicians behind giving out handouts which illegal and also addressing overcrowded rallies which is against COVID-19 regulations. In a scathing media statement made available to Nyasa Times, HRDC says they have noted, with dismay, the current tendency by some […]
The High Court in Lilongwe has ruled that former President Peter Mutharika and f former Chief Secretary to Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) Lloyd Muhara should pay from their pockets K69.5 million legal costs incurred in a case the two were found guilty of forcing Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda go on retirement. The […]
Rights activists are demanding that authorities immediately release a report on the alleged abuse of K6.2 billion Covid-19 money. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says delays in releasing the report is raising eyebrows. At least a month has elapsed since revelations came out that funds amounting to K6.2 billion were mismanaged at the Department […]
A stubborn Indian investor Chandra More who was reported to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) executive member Billy Mayaya on December 23 2020, who alleged that the investor called him to facilitate a reversal of his (More’s) immigration status following his deportation from the country. has now resorted to issuing […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has appealed to Tonse Alliance government to allow Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s 8-year-old daughter to travel to Kenya to seek specialised medical attention. Government blocked Bushiri’s daughter to seek medical attention in Kenya on Friday and hasn’t given reasons for the move. However, during the press briefing on COVID-19 in Lilongwe […]