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‘Arrest turned Namiwa into a hero’: Commentator slams Malawi govt’s ‘overzealous’ handling of activist’s detention

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Prominent commentator Idriss Ali Nasser has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the arrest of activist Sylvester Namiwa, arguing that authorities badly misjudged their response and inadvertently elevated the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) executive director’s standing by choosing to detain him. The State has charged Namiwa with treason and publication of […]

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‘Malawi must remain a democracy, not a police state’: PDP, UTM and UDF unite behind Namiwa

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Three of Malawi’s opposition parties have joined forces in a united and forceful defence of detained activist Sylvester Namiwa, launching a scathing challenge against the State’s decision to prosecute him for treason and warning the country risks sliding dangerously close to becoming a “police state.” In a hard-hitting joint statement, People’s Development Party (PDP) president […]

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ANALYSIS | Treason as a political weapon? Namiwa case revives Malawi’s troubling history

By Nyasa Times News Desk

From Sulaimana to Chilumpha and Mutharika, treason has repeatedly shadowed political battles Sylvester Namiwa is now facing one of the most serious criminal charges in Malawi, putting his case in the High Court and reviving uncomfortable questions about the country’s long and politically charged history with treason. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives […]

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Treason charge for activist Namiwa as court commits him to High Court

By Nyasa Times News Desk

CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has been formally charged with treason and publication of false news likely to cause alarm, in a dramatic escalation of the legal saga surrounding the outspoken activist’s continued detention. Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda read out the serious charges against Namiwa in a Lilongwe courtroom just moments ago, confirming the […]

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Interfaith body slams ‘treasonous’ rumours over President Mutharika’s health

By Nyasa Times News Desk

The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue (IFPJD) has issued a stinging condemnation of what it describes as irresponsible and inflammatory commentary surrounding President Peter Mutharika’s health, branding the remarks both alarming and treasonous. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Secretary General, Reverend Damson Mchenga, the interfaith body took direct aim at […]

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MHRC accuses Malawi police of ‘investigating through arrest’ as it demands Namiwa’s release

By Nyasa Times News Desk

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched a scathing attack on the Malawi Police Service over the continued detention of activist Sylvester Namiwa, demanding his immediate and unconditional release and warning that arrest powers must never be weaponised to punish or silence legitimate criticism. In a hard-hitting statement, the Commission branded Namiwa’s continued detention […]

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‘No comment’: Defiant Namiwa stonewalls Malawi police over First Lady, VP presidency claims

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Detained activist Sylvester Namiwa repeatedly invoked his right to silence during a tense police interview following his arrest, refusing to answer a barrage of pointed questions on some of the most explosive claims he has made in recent weeks. The Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) stonewalled investigators at […]

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PDP leader Nankhumwa checks on Namiwa after mystery late-night police transfer

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Opposition Peoples’ Development Party (PDP) president Kondwani Nankhumwa made a dramatic dash to Area 3 Police Station in Lilongwe this evening to visit detained activist Sylvester Namiwa, branding his overnight transfer between police stations without bail a “violation of human rights” and a “disrespect of democratic principles.” The high-profile show of solidarity saw Nankhumwa personally […]

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‘This is criminal’: Bishop tears into activist over claim Malawi VP Ansah is plotting to grab power

By Nyasa Times News Desk

A furious row has erupted after a prominent activist claimed the country’s First Vice President could be swept into the top job within just two months — sparking accusations of “criminal” rhetoric from a leading church figure. The Public Affairs Committee has hit out at activist Sylvester Namiwa, branding his explosive claims “shocking” after he […]

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Kabambe and Muluzi unite to demand justice for detained activist Namiwa

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Two of Malawi’s most prominent opposition figures descended on Lingadzi Police Station on Friday morning in a dramatic show of solidarity with activist Sylvester Namiwa, who spent the night behind bars after being arrested on charges of publishing false news and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe […]

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CDEDI’s desperate bid to free Namiwa: ‘Don’t let him rot in a cell this weekend’

By Nyasa Times News Desk

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has made an urgent appeal for the immediate and unconditional release of its Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa, pleading with authorities not to let him spend the weekend locked up behind bars.   The outspoken activist had been invited to Area 30 Police Headquarters in Lilongwe on […]

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From accuser to accused: Namiwa arrested after wealth claims against top Malawi officials

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Outspoken Malawian governance activist Sylvester Namiwa has been arrested and hauled to Lingadzi Police Station in Lilongwe, just hours after being summoned to national police headquarters in Area 30 — sparking fresh concern over the treatment of government critics in the country. Namiwa has been arrested on charges of publishing false news and conduct likely […]

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Namiwa: ‘No evidence’ against Chipungu, court fight looms

By Nyasa Times News Desk

The head of a prominent governance watchdog has admitted he has no evidence whatsoever to support explosive allegations he made against Malawi’s Minister of Lands — yet he is still daring the minister to sue him for criminal libel. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI), was given […]

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Minister Chipungu gives CDEDI 48 hours to retract ‘defamatory’ claims

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu has instructed his lawyer to fire off a stinging demand letter to the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI), insisting the organisation’s allegations were “defamatory, malicious and reckless.” Lawyer Khwima Mchizi confirmed the development, revealing the ultimatum stems from a bombshell press conference held by CDEDI on 27 […]

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Namiwa alleges corruption ‘worse’ under DPP as land claims target Chisale

By Nyasa Times News Desk

A human rights activist has launched an explosive broadside against Malawi’s ruling party, claiming corruption has spiralled to even greater heights under the DPP government than it ever did under the previous MCP administration — as fresh allegations swirl around senior officials snapping up prime land. Sylvester Namiwa didn’t hold back at a press briefing […]

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Namiwa questions legality of Chihana chairing Cabinet over Ansah

By Nyasa Times News Desk

A human rights activist has launched a blistering broadside at the Malawi government, demanding urgent answers over the extraordinary decision to have Second Vice President Enoch Chihana chair a Cabinet meeting — while sitting Vice President Dr Jane Ansah was left out entirely. Sylvester Namiwa didn’t hold back at a press briefing on Monday, tearing […]

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CDEDI presses Parliament to summon security bosses over Tanzanian vessel

By Nyasa Times News Desk

Governance watchdog CDEDI has written to Parliament, calling for security chiefs to be summoned to explain how a Tanzanian ship was able to enter Malawi’s territorial waters without authorisation. In a letter signed by its executive director, Sylvester Namiwa, CDEDI said the incident has caused public alarm and raised a number of unanswered questions about […]

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