Tag: HRDC

MACRA summons MBC for branding HRDC as terrorist group

Published on January 24, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has summoned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) for hearing over a broadcast which referred to Human […]

Thom Mpinganjira arrested in connection to attempt to bribe Judges

Published on January 22, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Chief Executive Officer of FDH, Mr. Thom Mpinganjira in connection with allegations that some […]

HRDC baying for blood of ACB Director Reyneck Matemba

Published on January 22, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Reyneck Matemba a seven-day grace period to […]

MEC Assures Tight Security Ahead of By-Elections in Lilongwe

Published on January 22, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The electoral body, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has promised to provide tight security ahead of the by-elections in Lilongwe South […]

ACB’s 72 Hour Ultimatum Expires

Published on January 20, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The 72 hour ultimatum given to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) by Civil Society Organization (CSOs) under the banner Human Rights Right […]

Court convicts HRDC looters from Msundwe to 3 years jail term

Published on January 20, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Lilongwe First Grade magistrate’s court has sentenced five men to three years imprisonment with hard labour each for looting goods […]

Six people arrested in connection to shop looting in Mzuzu

Published on January 17, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Six people have spent a night in police cell in Mzuzu for allegedly taking part in looting of shops after […]

HRDC Condemns Torching of Vehicle that Carried PA System During Demos in Blantyre

Published on January 17, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has condemned the torching of a vehicle that carried the public announcement system during […]

ACB Given 72 Hours to Name, Arrest ConCourt Judge Bribers

Published on January 17, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) 72 hours to name and arrest people implicated in […]

MBC Brands HRDC as a Terrorist Group, Malawians React

Published on January 17, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

State broadcaster Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in its news bulletin called Civil Society organization under the banner Human Rights Defenders […]

Unknown people attacks vehicle carrying HRDC’s PA system in Blantyre

Published on January 16, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching Faceofmalawi indicates that unknown people have torched a vehicle carrying Public Address System used during the Human Right […]

14 vehicles carrying protesters detained at Njewa

Published on January 16, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Police Service in Njewa has detained 14 vehicles that were carrying people to join the demonstrations in Lilongwe. […]

HRDC Demos in Pictures Demands; ACB To Reveal Names of ConCourt Judge Bribers

Published on January 16, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has hit a come back button this year with another round of demonstrations. In this […]

Muslim Supreme Council to Demonstrate Over the Killing of Muslim Police Officer at Msundwe

Published on January 16, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The Muslim Supreme Council of Malawi has organized demonstrations over the killing of a Muslim Police officer Usumani Imedi at […]

HRDC Demos On, Demands ACB to Make Arrests

Published on January 16, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The continuation of Anti-Ansah demonstrations organized by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) are currently underway in all parts of the […]

HRDC Plans Nationwide Demonstrations on January 17, Dubbed ‘3 Million March’

Published on January 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Organizers of Anti-Answer demonstrations Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have slated January 17, 2020 as a for nationwide Anti-Ansah demonstrations, […]

Political Analyst Asks Mutharika to ‘Mind His Language’

Published on January 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

A political Analyst from Livingstonia University George Phiri has asked President Peter Mutharika to focus on constructive remarks that will […]

Demo Update: Protesters Provoke Police Officers, Break Private Property Glasses (Pictures)

Published on January 9, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Demonstrations that are underway in Lilongwe being led by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have turned violent as the protesters […]