The Malawi Revenue Authority has scrapped a controversial security services tender amid backlash over alleged links between shortlisted firms and senior government officials, drawing sharp reactions from civil society.
HRDC accuses Malawi Bureau of Standards of gross negligence in enforcing product safety, urging immediate action to protect consumers, while MBS defends its ongoing efforts and commitment to balancing consumer protection with sustainable trade
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged the government to address critical governance and socio-economic issues as Malawi faces a challenging end to 2024.
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has expressed disappointment with allegations of fraud and mismanagement at state-funded Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) and Electricity Generating Company (EGENCO).
Human rights activist and chairperson of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), Gift Trapence, says 2023 was the most painful year for Malawians, citing food insecurity, which was exacerbated by the 2023 Tropical Cyclone Freddy disaster.
Malawi’s graft busting body – the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) – has disclosed that it will institute investigations into alleged plunder of public funds in the construction of Mombera University during the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration.
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has warned that it will not hesitate to call for nationwide demonstrations should members of Parliament (MPs) continue introducing...
Malawi’s firebrand human rights watchdog, Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), has condemned a proposal by the members of Parliament (MPs) to introduce retirement packages for lawmakers amidst economic challenges that have slowed down general development of the country.
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked Board of Directors for the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to launch an investigation into circumstances that culminated into the procurement of Consolidated ICT Regulatory Management System (CIRMS) alias spy machine.
