By Suleman Chitera The Centre for Economic and Development Initiative (CEDEDI) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to address rising human-wildlife conflicts in Kasungu, Malawi, following the relocation of elephants to the area. According to CEDEDI’s Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa, IFAW relocated 263 elephants from Liwonde Game Reserve […]
In a chilling scene that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over the state of law enforcement in Malawi, prominent political activist Sylvester Namiwa was violently assaulted by unknown assailants in full view of both Malawi Police Service (MPS) and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officers in the heart of Lilongwe. The incident occurred near the […]
By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi “There are nine ways to kill a cat,” said Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Citizens for Credible Elections (CFCE), as he defended his organization’s decision to hold nationwide demonstrations on Thursday, aimed at pressuring top officials of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to resign. Speaking at a press briefing […]
By Burnett Munthali The long-awaited demonstrations organized by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) have officially commenced in Lilongwe, with many protesters making their way to the Lilongwe Community Ground, the designated site for the event. Among those arriving at the protest site was a man carrying a placard with a message […]
Civil rights activist, Silvester Namiwa, has urged Malawians to join Thursday’s demonstrations against the country’s persistent fuel shortage and electoral irregularities. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Namiwa expressed shame over the fuel situation, emphasizing its severe impact on the nation. “The fuel crisis has crippled Malawi’s economy, with ambulances and other essential services […]
By Burnett Munthali The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has announced a peaceful demonstration set for Thursday, November 21, 2024, aimed at addressing the ongoing fuel crisis and raising concerns over electoral transparency in Malawi. Sylvester Namiwa, CDEDI’s Executive Director, disclosed that the protests demand the resignation of Energy Minister Hon. Ibrahim […]
By Burnett Munthali The sudden resignation of Namiwa from the Chikangawa Plane Crash Inquiry, merely two days after taking an oath, has sent shockwaves through the public and raised serious questions about the integrity and future of the inquiry. Such an abrupt departure not only casts a shadow on the inquiry’s immediate proceedings but also […]
By Suleman Chitera In a surprising turn of events, Namiwa has resigned as a member of the Chikangawa Plane Crash Inquiry, just two days after being sworn in. The resignation raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the inquiry and the reasons for Namiwa’s abrupt departure. Namiwa’s resignation comes amid heightened scrutiny and expectations regarding the […]
By Burnett Munthali In a recent development, Sylvester Namiwa, the Executive Director of the Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has publicly addressed a fraudulent letter that has been circulating on social media, purportedly condemning the recent apology issued by Timothy Mtambo. Namiwa unequivocally stated that the letter is fake and not representative […]
By Burnett Munthali The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), alongside concerned citizens, has formally notified the Lilongwe District Council of its intention to hold peaceful demonstrations on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The protests aim to pressure President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to establish an independent commission of inquiry into the military plane crash […]
