Robert Mkwezalamba
Robert Mkwezalamba is the Chairperson of the Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) in Malawi, a group advocating for social justice and economic rights. He has emerged as a leading voice in the ongoing protests against the extradition of Shepherd and Mary Bushiri, labeling the court's decision as a betrayal of Malawian sovereignty. Mkwezalamba has passionately criticized the judicial system's handling of the Bushiris' case, warning that extraditing them would constitute a 'death sentence' and has rallied citizens to defend their rights against perceived foreign injustices.
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Robert Mkwezalamba said taxpayers expect Vice Presidents to perform visible national functions.
VPs Sidelined as Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-05-31
Robert Mkwezalamba has issued a strong warning over the way Malawi has managed pension funds.
‘They Built the Nation, Now They Die Waiting’: Mkwezalamba Tears Into Malawi’s Pension Failure. - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-06The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), led by chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba, engaged Malawian government ministries to verify claims that Malawian women were being trapped in a drone-manufacturing factory in Alabuga.
Russia-Ukraine War: Malawi and Africa lose billions in economic stability - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-24
Robert Mkwezalamba is the Chairperson of HRCC who defended the Attorney General's position.
No Charges, No Grounds: HRCC Slams Calls for AG Mbeta’s Resignation as Constitutionally Baseless - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-20
Robert Mkwezalamba has called for the immediate release of the funds, warning that further delays will lead to unnecessary financial losses for the country.
Contractor on M1 Road Threatens to Suspend Works Over K2.4 Billion Arrears - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
HRCC Board Chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba said the situation is unacceptable in a constitutional democracy.
HRCC Blasts Prolonged Detention of Chimwendo Banda, Demands Charges or Release - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Human Rights Consultative Committee chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba questioned whether the new unit was necessary at all.
Experts Warn: Mutharika’s New Governance Unit Risks Becoming Another Hollow Reform - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-15
Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) Chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba said his organisation has already engaged government ministries to verify the claims.
Malawi Moves to Trace Girls Reportedly Trapped in Russia - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-08
Robert Mkwezalamba states that independents are no longer fringe players and will be courted by all sides.
Parliament Without Clear Majority: Will Independents Define the Balance of Power in the House? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-02
Human Rights Consultative Committee chairperson Robert Mkwezalamba slammed the delay in action regarding the violence.
Chakwera Summons Ministers Over Demo Violence, But Critics Cry “Too Little, Too Late” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-09
Gangata and the CSOs—particularly Benedicto Kondowe and Robert Mkwezalamba—found common ground.
EDITORIAL: Gangata’s Gesture to Suspend Friday’s Demonstration is a Mark of True Statesmanship - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-03Robert Mkwezalamba warned that the extradition would expose the Bushiris to unfair judicial proceedings.
Malawi Unites to Protect Prophet Bushiri as Parliament Deliberates Extradition - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-28
Robert Mkwezalamba, the Chairperson of MaBLEM, has condemned the extradition ruling as a betrayal of Malawian sovereignty.
Malawi Rises: Mass Protests Planned to Stop Bushiri’s ‘Betrayal’ Extradition! - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-13