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Rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has been charged with two offences, a development that has pushed his legal battle into a new phase.The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director, appeared before Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda, who said the activist is answering charges of treason and publishing false information likely to cause fear among the…

As rights activist Sylvester Namiwa enters his fourth day in police custody, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says the arrest will not silence its push for justice and good governance. In a statement issued by Communications Officer Promise Thom, CDEDI said it respects the legal process but expects the matter to move without unnecessary delays.“While we…

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has come under pressure to explain the source of his wealth and assets following a call for him to undergo a voluntary lifestyle audit.The call has been made by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), which says public officials must account for their lifestyles to promote transparency and restore…

Tonse Government Using Police To Intimidate And Silence CSOs

A consortium of Civil Society Organizations-CSOs under the banner Action Against Impunity-AAI has described the latest arrest of some of their leaders, Joshua Chisa Mbele and Levi Luwemba and some people who were holding demonstrations in Lilongwe yesterday, as a sign that the Tonse led government is a failed state. Mbele, Luwemba and 31 others have been arrested following a fracas that erupted…

Fuel Hike a Blow To Malawians – CDEDI

Human rights advocate Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives, has said the recent fuel hike will further negatively affect people’s livelihood in the country. In a statement signed by Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director for CDEDI, the fuel increase has come at a time Malawians are already feeling the pinch of the 25 percent devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha. The rights…

Govt Given 48 hours To Flush Out All Illegal Chinese Nationals

Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives-CDEDI claims their independent investigation reveals the Chinese national, Lu Ke who abused Malawian children in Njewa, Lilongwe has left the country. Its Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa further observes what he calls lukewarm response from police authorities on the matter. He adds they have requested the Chinese Embassy in Malawi…

National Intelligence service rebuffs Cdedi

National Intelligence Service (NIS) director general Dokani Ngwira has rejected Centre for Democracy and Development Initiatives’ (Cdedi) request for information about Zuneth Sattar’s visit to Malawi. Cdedi executive director Sylvester Namiwa gave Ngwira seven days from May 30 2022 to furnish them with information on how Sattar travelled to Malawi from March 16 to 25 2022 without their…