Human Rights Consultative Committee

Human Rights

HRCC demands due process, fast-track charges in Chimwendo Banda attempted murder case

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The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRC) has expressed concern over the continued detention of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda without formal charges, calling for due process, speedy investigations, and an urgent ruling on his pending bail application.
Governance

CSOs commend APM’s diversity in cabinet, other public appointments

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Civil society groups HRCC and FND have praised President Arthur Peter Mutharika for promoting inclusivity and diversity in his cabinet and public appointments, urging his administration to match representation with integrity, accountability, and effective governance.
Elections

CSOs demand amendment to electoral law to allow special voting arrangements

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Four civil society organisations held a media briefing in Lilongwe to express their concerns about the upcoming general elections scheduled for September 16. These organisations included the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF), the National Advocacy Platform (NAP), and the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC).
Governance

HRCC cautions Chakwera against heeding ‘detrimental advice’

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Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has cautioned President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera against acting on advice that could have detrimental implications and in counter to rule of law.

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Standard Bank Malawi determined to turn economic shocks into opportunities to Malawi

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Standard Bank Malawi says tough times demand stronger partnerships, pledging to work with customers to turn economic shocks into growth opportunities despite forex shortages and high costs.

US advocates entrepreneurship for Malawi’s young professionals

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US Charge d’Affaires Jonathan Fischer says young people’s commitment to giving back is a big part of what makes programs like the Mandela Washington Fellowship successful over the long term.

Norway impressed with NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi

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Norway has commended NASFAM’s women farmer empowerment initiatives in Malawi and pledged continued support during a high-level visit to NASCOMEX in Lilongwe.

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Sports council mourns SKC

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Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has described the death of Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima as untimely and a heavy blow to different sporting codes in Malawi.

Authorities applaud WASH Project for addressing cholera cases in Ntchisi

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Authorities at Ntchisi District Hospital have commended WaterAid Malawi for initiating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project, which they say has contributed to the declining cases of cholera cases in the district.

National Bank commits to finance artisanal, small-scale mining in Malawi

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National Bank of Malawi (NBM) – a leading banking institution in Malawi – has expressed commitment to providing startup capital to artisanal and small-scale miners to facilitate growth of the sector.

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