Malawi: Treason As a Political Weapon? Namiwa Case Revives Malawi's Troubling History

Malawi: Treason As a Political Weapon? Namiwa Case Revives Malawi's Troubling History

From Sulaimana to Chilumpha and Mutharika, treason has repeatedly shadowed political battles

Sylvester Namiwa charged with treason, still in custody

By Pemphero Malimba: Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has been charged with treason and publishing false news likely to cause alarm. Chief Resident Magistrate Austin Banda read the charges in Lilongwe yesterday before committing the case to the High Court. The court heard that the alleged offences stem from an interview Namiwa gave to Luntha TV in July. Reading the treason charge, Band…

PDP, UDF and UTM Condemn Treason Charge Against Sylvester Namiwa

ShareBy Our Reporter The People’s Development Party (PDP), United Democratic Front (UDF), and UTM Party have jointly raised concerns over the arrest and treason charge against Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa, describing the development as one that requires strict adherence to Malawi’s Constitution and the rule of law.… The post PDP, UDF and UTM Condemn Treason Charge Against S…

Namiwa charged with treason, committed to High Court

The State has charged Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) executive director Sylvester Namiwa with treason and publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm. The charges stem from statements Namiwa allegedly made during an interview with Luntha Television. Kabambe (L) greets Namiwa at Lingadzi Police Station recently | Cded Namiwa, who was arrested last Thursday, on Monday appeared before the Chief Reside…