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Activist Lyton Mangochi trashes HRDC, PAC

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Activist Lyton Mangochi trashes HRDC, PAC

By Vincent Gunde

A Karonga-based human rights activist Lyton Mangochi, has trashed the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and Public Affairs Committee (PAC) saying the two organizations are now working for Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led government and not for the suffering Malawians.

Mangochi observes that PAC and HRDC have chosen to remain quiet a clear indication that they are siding with the MCP-led government and claim to stand with the suffering Malawians through press releases against the government.

Mangochi



The activist says HRDC and PAC officials are crooks who are eating money with President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and at the same time fooling Malawians as if they stand with them, sharing with them the pain, anger and suffering resulting from devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha.

Speaking through an audio clip circulating in various media platforms, Mangochi is recalling that HRDC and PAC were busy accusing former President of the Republic and DPP leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and his DPP of thieving in government but when President Chakwera came to power in June,2020, they are all quiet and doing nothing.

According to the activist, the devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha by 44 percent has increased pain, anger and suffering of Malawians, prices of goods have sky-rocketed beyond the reach of the poor leaving Malawians with no hope that they have a President to look after their welfare.

He says people are dying with health facilities running dry without medical drugs, no maize, no fertilizer, no forex while President Chakwera is busy attending to international conferences and seminars which have no impact to the suffering Malawians.

The activist has however, asked President Chakwera that what has he brought to the country from his 48 international trips with his bloated entourages only draining the much- needed forex which could have gone along way towards procuring medical drugs in hospitals.

“HRDC, PAC, you were busy against Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, today, your President is in government, all of you are quiet, you don’t speak for Malawians while things are going wrong,” says Mangochi.

He has also urged all Malawians that are feeling pain and anger over this MCP led-government to stand up on the 21st November, 2023, to exercising their constitutional rights by holding street protests against the devaluation of the Kwacha and demanding elections to be held on 21st May, 2024 not September, 2025.

Mangochi has further sounded a strong warning to the authorities in Malawi that Malawians will not allow jungle laws to hold elections in September, 2025 while their Republican Constitution is very clear that elections be held every after 5 years and this will be on 21st May, 2024.

Former presidential bodyguard Norman Chisale arrested over his interview on Zodiak Television

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Former presidential bodyguard Norman Chisale arrested over his interview on Zodiak Television

By Chisomo Phiri

Norman Chisale, the personal bodyguard to former Malawi leader President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has been arrested in relation to an Exclusive interview that he gave to Zodiak Television.

At the moment, Chisale is being kept at Lingadzi Police Station in Lilongwe where police intend to record a statement.

In a candid exclusive interview with Leah Malekano of Zodiak Television on November 6,2023, Chisale did not hold back in expressing his perspective on several pressing issues.

Chisale



Chisale voiced deep distress during the interview, vehemently claiming that he is a victim of government persecution and political harassmen

Chisale made startling accusations during the interview, alleging that the Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo lied about receiving a letter concerning his frozen accounts and pointing fingers at former DPP Steven Kayuni, whom he accused of orchestrating cases against him.

He demanded an end to what he referred to as “alleged apologies” from Kayuni and that he will never forgive Kayuni.

Surprisingly, Chisale defended the integrity of Malawian judges, asserting that they are not corrupt and placing blame on the state for manipulating the narrative of his case.

Chisale claimed that the government is systematically persecuting individuals from Ntcheu, including prominent figures like Vice President Saulos Chilima and Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.

He denied any intentions of contesting a parliamentary seat in Ntcheu Central, emphasizing that it is the people’s desire for him to run.

During the interview, Chisale attributed his wealth by boasting of being the first Malawian soldier to own a cell phone.

He passionately defended his innocence during the interview, solemnly swearing by the Bible and demanding a fair resolution to his case.

In a stern warning, Chisale implied that those responsible for his multiple arrests from the police would face consequences, leaving no doubt about his anger.

He also provided insights into his role as a presidential bodyguard, revealing his involvement in discussions with companies to prevent price increases on goods.

Chisale, 42, said he prefers President Peter Mutharika to run for presidency in 2025.

Chakwera shares notes with Afreximbank Board Chair Prof. Benedict O Oramah

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Chakwera shares notes with Afreximbank Board Chair Prof. Benedict O Oramah

By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Monday evening held talks with Prof. Benedict O. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) on the sidelines of the Intra – African Trade Fair (IATF2023) in Cairo, Egypt.

During the discussions, Afreximbank has committed to support and finance Chakwera’s vision to construct industrial parks in order to boost exports through value addition of products that are produced on mega farms.

Afreximbank further registered its commitment to support President Chakwera’s program to generate forex by securing markets and off takers for Malawian produce.

Chakwera and Benedict Oramah



Critically Afreximbank has committed to support the Malawi Government’s efforts to secure an extended credit facility from the IMF in order to leverage foreign investment avenues and lines of credit for strategic imports that will boost production in the Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining sectors in line with Chakwera’s development agenda.

MHRC launches investigations into untimely death of a young inmate at Bvumbwe Rehabilitation Centre for Young Offenders

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MHRC launches investigations into untimely death of a young inmate at Bvumbwe Rehabilitation Centre for Young Offenders

By Chisomo Phiri

Following reports of the untimely death of a young inmate at Bvumbwe Rehabilitation Centre for Young Offenders in Thyolo, the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says it has launched a comprehensive investigation to find out more on what exactly happened.

According to a statement signed by MHRC executive secretary, Habiba Osman, a preliminary fact-finding mission by the Commission has confirmed the tragic loss of life, with the deceased’s body currently held at Thyolo District Hospital, for further processes.

She says the commission is organizing the investigation under Section 6 of the Inquest Act, where death occurs in prison, an inquest should be made by a Magistrate.

Habiba Osman



“The Commission, therefore, calls upon all stakeholders including the Malawi Prison Service, the Malawi Police Service, and family members to cooperate with the Commission
in terms of section 15 of the Human Rights Commission Act,”says Osman in a statement.

The incident is believed to have occurred on or around November 5, 2023.

Government tightens forex measures, promises to quantify mineral deposits

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Government tightens forex measures, promises to quantify mineral deposits

By Kondanani Chilimunthaka

Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda has outlined strict measures administration of President Lazarus Chakwera has put in place to safeguard Malawi of its forex, saying government will soon quantify its mineral deposits in monetary value as one way of strengthening the country’s economy.

The Minister was speaking during the press briefing he held at Bingu International Convention Center in Lilongwe on Monday, 13th November, 2023.

In his briefing, Chithyola told the press and the nation that government has put strong measures to control the shortage of forex in the country which include quantifying country’s mineral deposits and monetize it.



“Malawi will also promote Carbon Credit Trading with those countries which are in the trade. Malawi will also concentrate on Cannabis Biomass Project for improved forex. Malawi will use Mega Farms as one way of improving its economy through more exports, and government is working on establishment of Industrial Parks in Lilongwe and Blantyre which will increase availability of forex in the country” Added Chithyola.

In the statement, Chithyola told the nation that Malawi has considered the vital role the defunct Malawi Development Corperation (MDC) was playing in development of the country and it has re-established MDC to help in developing Malawi.

Further, the Finance Minister said from 13th November 2023, Government through its relevant institutions will investigate on the rumors that some bank employees are involved in smuggling of forex for illegal markets popularly known as black markets.

Meanwhile, all business operators involved in businesses on not less than K5 million has to register through MRA for payment of relevant taxes.

In the statement, Tourism has also been earmarked for revamping the country’s economy, and the Minister disclosed that if well implemented, the measures stand Malawi a chance of generating more than $5 million of United States in the next two years.

However, Finance Minister was quick to say government through the set measures will take to task all those who will try to temper or play around with the national economy.

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