By Franklin Mtambalika The police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody a 33-year old man for allegedly defiling his 11-year old step daughter in 3 different locations within Lilongwe for a 3 year period. The suspect has been identified as Phillip Manyozo, who hails from Magombo Village, Traditional Authority Msamala in Balaka District. It is […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete There are fears number of street connected children may rise as 12 under aged girls got pregnant in the streets of Lilongwe. The girls grew up in the streets and are reportedly living in the same streets while expecting for their babies. Tikondane care for children, an organization working with street connected […]Read More
By Wilson Allan Phiri Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Rosalyn Makhumula says preparations are at an advanced stage to roll out the National Children’s Commission next year. There have been growing concerns from child rights centered stakeholders over little progress made despite Parliament approving a bill in […]Read More
By Wilson Allan Phiri In a quest to advance children’s rights, Plan International Malawi has set up strategizes to track the implementation process of recommendations made during Children’s Parliament. Plan International Malawi Interim Child Protection Manager Wezzie Kamphale made the remarks ahead of the 2021 Children’s Parliamentary session scheduled to start on Thursday in Lilongwe. […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete A local nongovernmental organization, Tikondane Care for Children, has raised fears that drug and substance abuse among street connected children is getting worse. The NGO says its findings have found that the driving factor is misconception that the drugs taken can help cure some skin diseases like scabies. Speaking with Timveni, Tikondane […]Read More
By Jecina Chikwelete The Malawi Prisons Service has disclosed that the child diversion program is helping in curbing congestion in reformatory centers. However, the institutions Public Relations Officer Chimwemwe Shawa complained of shortage of organizations involved in such programs. Child diversion plays a vital role in reforming children who have come in conflict with the […]Read More
The Malawi Network against Trafficking has warned that the country is sitting on a time bomb when it comes to combating human trafficking. The remarks come amidst a surge in cases of missing persons. Recent incident is the rescue of a young man in Tanzania after he was reported missing by his family in Malawi. […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud The Non-Governmental Organisations Coalition on Child Rights says it is disappointed with delays in establishing the National Children’s Commission. Timveni understands that Parliament passed an act back in 2018 to pave way for the setting up of the commission but the issue has been under review ever since. According to Executive Director […]Read More
By Kenson McCloud Government has reiterated its commitment in creating a safe space for girls on the internet in bid to reduce the gender gap that exists in accessing the internet. The remarks were made as the world marked the commemoration of International Day of Girl Child on Monday 11th October. According to the Cyber […]Read More
By Wilson Allan Phiri As schools are on holidays, parents and guardians have been encouraged to safeguard children’s rights. Trends have shown that children suffer most abuses at home than school which are safe spaces. Child rights activist Desmond MHANGO said, "Children are at risk of facing numerous abuses during these holidays." Mhango cited hazardous […]Read More
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