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Malawi charges Chinese video maker with racism, human trafficking

Published

2 years ago

July 19, 2022

A Chinese national who was accused of racism and exploiting Malawian children by making racist videos of them has been charged with racism and human trafficking in the capital Lilongwe.

The suspect, Lu Ke, 26, who was extradited from neigbhouring Zambia after his arrest last month for illegally entering the country after fleeing Malawi when allegations of abuse surfaced, appeared in court on Monday where state prosecutors filed five counts of trafficking in persons against him.

Lu Ke got into trouble when he allegedly filmed the Malawian children singing racist chants about themselves in Chinese, using words like “I’m a black monster” and “My IQ is low” which they clearly did not understand.

The Chinese went on to sell the offensive videos on Chinese social media and internet platforms for up to $70.

His troubles are far from over as
state prosecutors say more charges are expected to be laid when investigations conclude in two weeks.

Senior State prosecutor Prescott Mwayiulipo had argued in court against releasing Lu on bail to protect him from a general public angry over the videos.

When the case came up for hearing, Senior Magistrate James Mankhwazi denied Lu bail, arguing that prosecutors had convinced the court that the accused is a flight risk and has no definitive place of residence and could interfere with witnesses who are minors.

The Chinese Embassy in Malawi had earlier condemned Lu Ke’s actions last month, saying in a statement that “the Chinese government has zero tolerance for racism.”

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda

Published

27 mins ago

April 23, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

“As a representative of the deaf community, I believe digital rights should be inclusive. Everyone, including persons with disabilities, should enjoy these rights through various devices to express themselves and participate in national discourse,” he asserted.

He also called for the recognition of sign language as the eighth national language, aligning with United Nations conventions that mandate sign language interpreters at all events to promote inclusivity.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.

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Sign language interpreter, Kunda, seeks inclusivity in media rights agenda (video)

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2 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

An inclusive society is crucial for a nation’s human and economic development in the modern era.

In this edition of Project Aliyense, we feature Paul Kunda, widely recognized as the face of sign language interpretation on national television, serving the deaf community.

Kunda, a dedicated sign language interpreter and educator with over four years of experience, sheds light on the significance of media freedom.

“As a sign language interpreter at Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and a teacher by profession, I advocate for media freedom,” he said.

Kunda emphasised the importance of the Access to Information (ATI) Act, recently assented to by President Hakainde Hichilema, which empowered citizens to demand information freely.

He stressed the need for unhindered access to information to foster a civil and prosperous society.

Regarding digital rights, Kunda highlighted their critical role for the deaf community, given the transformative impact of digital platforms, especially when mainstream media access is limited.

This story is sponsored content from Zambia Monitor’s Project Aliyense.