As police have started enforcing Covid-19 rules and regulations codenamed Operation Valani Mask, rights groups have urged the masses to report any forms of abuse. During the previous enforcement measures, Police officers had faced a lot of criticism for heavy handedness. Speaking to Timveni, Human Rights Consultative Committee Executive Director Robert Mkwezalamba appealed to the […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete One of the country’s child rights activists has accused authorities of denying street connected children right to health. Amos Chibwana raised the concern after observing that street connected children were sidelined during the polio vaccination campaign. Chibwana underlined that, "street connected children deserve to enjoy all human rights as any other child." […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud The Malawi Electoral Commission has opened a 5-day clinic for commissioners dubbed Bridge Course in preparation for forthcoming elections and on-going demarcation exercise. In an interview with the media, MEC chairperson for electoral commission support services Olivia Liwewe said the workshop will give the commissioners the much needed additional skills in order […]Read More
By Chisomo Daniels There is a clash of religious beliefs and right to education for some learners at Khongo Primary School in Lilongwe whose parents and guardians protest the requirement for pupils to put on masks. The development has led to some learners dropping out of school to conform to parents’ adherence to religious teachings. […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete Action Aid Malawi says youths constitute 35% of farmers who are benefitting from its Kulima Better project in Chiradzulu and Nkhatabay districts. The charity says this is encouraging as the project is set to phase out later next year. Speaking with Timveni, Kulima Better Project Coordinator Gracian Kamnyamata said, "Youths have given […]Read More
By Rodrick Banda The Ministry of Health has hailed the extended cervical cancer immunization program targeting girls between the ages of 9 and 12. Authorities have so far managed to give the jab to more than half a million girls who received the first cervical cancer dose when the campaign was launched in 2019. In […]Read More
By Chilenje Chilenje In a move to deter political violence, the Malawi Electoral Commission has challenged political parties to coordinate when organizing rallies. MEC Commissioner Richard Chapweteka said, "Being tolerant of each other amongst political parties is the clearest guarantee to having free, fair and credible elections." Chapweteka expressed concern that the political violence that […]Read More
By Aamon Butao The Malawi Tourism Council the country is witnessing a pick in business despite travel restrictions for foreign tourists. According to the council’s Chairperson Jones Malili, the country’s tourism sector is now heavily reliant on domestic tourists. "For the past 3 months, business has been going on well but optimistic business will resume […]Read More
By jecina Chikwelete As Africa is set to commemorate the Day of the African Child on Wednesday, government has called for concerted efforts in championing early childhood development initiatives. Speaking to the media in Lilongwe, Minister of Gender, Social Welfare and Community Development Patricia Kaliati expressed regret that most organizations neglect ECD in strategic plans. […]Read More
Aamon Butao The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi has called on government to be transparent in the management of resources allocated to persons with albinism. APAM President Ian Simbota said this in an interview with Timveni. Simbota said, "It's high time that APAM’s mother Ministry made public how resources channeled to people with […]Read More
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