Tag: Edward Kambanje
Concerned Citizens urge government to rethink K2.7 billion monument project for Gwanda Chakuamba
By Burnett Munthali The Gulu la Concerned Citizens of Malawi has called on the government to reconsider its proposal to use K2.7 billion for the construction of a monument dedicated to the late Gwanda Chakuamba. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Cultural Affairs, aims to honor Chakuamba’s significant contributions to the […]
Comrade Edwards Kambanje of Concerned Citizens: Public Welfare Over Symbolic Projects
By Burnett Munthali As Malawi faces critical economic challenges, Comrade Edwards Kambanje of the Concerned Citizens group has emerged as a voice advocating for financial prioritization in government spending. His group argues that the most pressing needs of Malawians should take precedence over symbolic projects, including the proposed mausoleum for Gwanda Chakuamba. While acknowledging Chakuamba’s […]
Concerned Citizens Question Government’s Priorities: Construction of the Gwanda Chakuamba Mausoleum Amid Malawi’s Crises
By Burnett Munthali In a statement released to the public, the Concerned Citizens group of Malawi has voiced strong concerns over the recent decision by the Ministry of Local Government, Unity, and Culture to allocate MWK 2.7 billion (approximately USD 2.7 million) towards constructing a mausoleum in honor of the late Gwanda Chakuamba in Nsanje […]
Concerned Citizens of Malawi and Economic Freedom Movement Challenge Use of National IDs for 2025 Voter Registration
The Concerned Citizens of Malawi (People Power Movement) and the Economic Freedom Movement (EFM) have filed a petition challenging the exclusive use of National Registration Bureau (NRB) national identification cards for voter registration in the 2025 general elections. The petition was submitted to the High Court, seeking judicial review of the current electoral laws that […]
Protests begin in Lilongwe demanding judicial intervention on voter registration law
By Burnett Munthali Protests have begun in Lilongwe as a small group of demonstrators demand judicial intervention to amend the law that only allows citizens with national IDs to register to vote. The protestors argue that this requirement disenfranchises many eligible voters who may not possess the necessary identification documents. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice […]