Alliance for Democracy, (AFORD) has strongly condemns inflammatory remarks which their deputy Secretary General Daud Chikwanje made in which he was inciting violence against Malawi Congress Party, (MCP) members urging authorities to take immediate action, promote tolerance as well as unity and non- violence.
In a press statement signed by AFORD President Enock Chihana dated 1st October, 2024, says such hate speeches have no place in democracy and undermines the principles of peaceful coexistence.
Chihana
“We urge all political leaders to promote tolerance and respect for opposing views and call on the authorities to take swift action against those perpetuating violence,” said AFORD President.
He therefore encouraged people in the country to refrain from violence and priotize unity as the country is heading towards 2025 general elections.
He says AFORD is committed to promote democratic values and protecting the rights of all Malawians.
Senior members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led by Shadric Namalomba, visited Zomba Prison where party member Daud Chikwanje is currently being held. Chikwanje was arrested on Monday in connection with a message that has been circulating on social media platforms.
The content of the message, which led to his arrest, is alleged to have violated certain regulations, though specific details of the charges remain unclear at this point. Chikwanje’s arrest has sparked concern among DPP supporters, who believe this is part of a broader crackdown on their political activities.
Namalomba Visiting Chikwanje
Namalomba, who is a prominent figure within the DPP, expressed his solidarity with Chikwanje during the visit, emphasizing that the party stands firmly behind its members during difficult times. “This is a politically motivated arrest, and we will continue to fight for justice,” Namalomba reportedly stated.
The visit by Namalomba and other DPP officials to Zomba Prison highlights the growing tensions between the opposition party and the current government, with many viewing Chikwanje’s arrest as a tactic to suppress dissent. Party members have vowed to provide legal support to Chikwanje and are mobilizing to protest what they view as unfair treatment.
As the case unfolds, the DPP is expected to increase its calls for transparency and fairness in the legal proceedings, while continuing to challenge what they perceive as politically charged arrests of their members.
Chikwanje’s legal team is working to secure his release, and the case is being closely followed by both the media and political analysts across Malawi.
Malawi’s Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wilima, delivered a compelling address at the prestigious G7 Italia 2024 High-Level Event, hosted at the historic Caserta Royal Palace in Italy. The theme of the summit, “Investing in Lifelong Learning for Job Creation and Resilience: A Dialogue with Africa,” resonated deeply with Minister Wilima’s impassioned call for strategic investments in Malawi’s healthcare sector.
In her address, Minister Wilima highlighted Malawi’s commitment to aligning its development goals with Malawi 2063 and the Africa Health Strategy (2016-2030), emphasizing the importance of bolstering key pillars of the healthcare system. These pillars encompass the health workforce, medical products and technologies, medical information and research, medical service delivery, health care financing, and leadership, ethics, and governance.
Kambauwa in Italy
One of the key focal points of Minister Wilima’s speech was the imperative need to enhance healthcare education by integrating vital topics, including climate change and mental health, into the curriculum. She underscored ongoing efforts to expand pre-service and in-service training for health workers, aimed at addressing critical shortages in specialist areas such as cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, and medical diagnostics.
Moreover, Minister Wilima stressed the necessity of constructing cutting-edge educational facilities and centers of excellence in health research to facilitate the advancement of medical knowledge and innovation within Malawi.
Discussing the imperative of medical products and technologies, Minister Wilima highlighted Malawi’s innovative capacity, citing the success of the “Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST)” initiative, which has garnered acclaim for its life-saving impact on preterm infants. She emphasized the urgent need to boost Malawi’s capacity to produce and maintain critical medical equipment and products, advocating for the utilization of sustainable energy solutions such as solar power to enhance healthcare service delivery, especially in rural areas.
The speech resonated strongly with the audience, drawing attention to Malawi’s proactive approach to surmounting healthcare challenges through strategic investments in education, technology, and workforce development. Minister Wilima’s visionary outlook set a compelling tone for fruitful dialogue and collaboration between African nations and international partners, underscoring the transformative potential of investing in lifelong learning for sustainable job creation and community resilience.
Yemwe akuzapikisananawo pa mpando wa mtsogoleri wa dziko lino muzisankho za chaka chamawa Eddie Dada Gaddafi General Longwe wati ndi okhudzidwa ndi momwe ndale mdziko muno zikuyendera ponena kuti sizikuphula mu umphawi wa dzaoneni omwe a Malawi akukumananawo.
CDH Investment Bank has donated K2 million to Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) for the 3rd research dissemination conference schedule to take place from October 2 to October 4,2024 at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.
The theme of the conference is “Research and Innovation Driving Health Towards #MW2063”.
Presenting the cheque in Blantyre on Monday, CDH Investment Bank Chief Risk and Compliance Officer,Robert Malipa, said the bank decided to support the conference as part of appreciating the role KUHeS plays in pioneering health research that helps support education and health sectors and provide national growth.
Malipa stated that the conference and its theme is significant as it will provide a forum for local and international stakeholders to discuss and develop action plans on how Malawi can improve the quality of health services for its citizens, on top of what is already being done, through multidisciplinary research and innovations.
“We are committed to helping businesses to grow and we are confident that the deliberations at the conference will help the KUHeS and Malawi to grow and help participants to brainstorm on how to improve the quality of health services for our nation,” said Malipa.
On his part,KUHeS Director of Student Affairs,who is co-chair for the conference Dr. Benjamin Kumwenda expressed gratitude for the support, which he said was a timely boost ahead of the annual conference.
He applauded CDH Investment Bank for responding to the partnership call which will help us to host an effective conference.
“We are grateful to CDH Investment Bank, for the support of the highly powered conference. This is the third time, they have partnered with us on the conference which brings together various local and international partners and we are confident the deliberations will assist us to continue to work towards achieving MW2063 and help provide solutions various multidisciplinary research and innovations” Dr. Kumwenda said.
