Tag: HRDC

HRDC on Chakwera’s neck over fuel crisis in Malawi

Published on December 31, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has attributed the ongoing fuel crisis in the country to poor governance, corruption and […]

Supreme Court of Appeal overturns judgement in Mutharika’s case

Published on November 8, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned the 2020 High Court judgment where the lower court ordered former President Peter […]

HRDC asks Chakwera to address Malawians on fuel crisis

Published on October 31, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called on President Lazarus Chakwera to address Malawians directly and in honesty about […]

HRDC Describes Country’s Fuel Crisis As Govt’s “Proof Of Incompetence”

Published on October 23, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has described the current fuel crisis as a clear signal of the government’s failure […]

HRDC Supports Tax Stamps Initiative, Claims Opponents are Business Tycoons Protecting Smugglers

Published on August 2, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has expressed support for the introduction of tax stamps by the Malawi Revenue Authority […]

HRDC, CHRR condemn arrest of Kamlepo and Kalindo

Published on June 24, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) have joined voices criticising the […]

Kalumo’s issue gets government attention

Published on June 4, 2024 by Victoria Manjolo

Demands by some staff in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services for removal of director general Charles Kalumo are […]

HRDC Calls for Probe into Alleged Misconduct: Mzuzu University Lecturers Accused of Se’xual Exploitation For Grades

Published on April 8, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called for an investigation into an allegation that lecturers at Mzuzu University sleep […]

HRDC Urges MHRC Investigation into Electrocution of Standard 6 Learner in Lilongwe

Published on January 5, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

HRDC, led by national coordinator Kelvin Chirwa, has urged the alawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to conduct a thorough investigation […]

HRDC blasts DPP

Published on January 2, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has blasted the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for failing to put its house […]

HRDC salutes Chakwera on austerity measures

Published on November 16, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has saluted President Lazarus Chakwera for announcing what they call “action oriented measures”. Chakwera on […]

HRDC asks Chakwera to return home immediately, address Malawians

Published on November 10, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded immediate return of President Lazarus Chakwera to address Malawians following devaluation of […]

HRDC blasts Chakwera’s silence on fuel crisis

Published on October 6, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it is troubled with President Lazarus Chakwera’s “conspicuous absence” during the current fuel […]

ACB to probe plunder of MK2.3 billion for Mombera University

Published on August 30, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says it will proceed with investigations in relation to allegations of over K2.3 billion expenditure for […]

Undule Mwakasungula blasts HRDC

Published on August 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has taken to task the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for implying that […]

HRDC blasts interface meeting between govt and car dealers on new taxes

Published on July 7, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has questioned the sincerity of the planned engagement between Ministry of Finance and vehicle […]

Govt to hold meetings with second hand car dealers on new tax

Published on July 5, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Government has bowed down to public pressure on the newly introduced fixed duty on imported vehicles and has since called […]

HRDC on Chakwera’s neck over new tax imposed on importation of used vehicles

Published on July 4, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given government a 7 day ultimatum to engage concerned stakeholders and address the issue […]