Q & A
‘Recovery budget has been difficult to implement’
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- Written by ephraim nyondo
On Friday, this week Finance Minister Ken Lipenga will be presenting the 2013/2014 national budget in Parliament. With an economy still struggling to stabilise and grow, EPHRAIM NYONDO caught up with the minister to shed light on how the journey has been with the 2012/2013 austerity budget and its implication on the 2013/2014 budget.
‘Mining Policy will help scale up exploration’
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- Written by ephraim nyondo
With forecasts showing that in 10 years, mining could contribute 30 percent to the country’s GDP, up from the current three percent, government, last week, launched a Mines and Mineral Policy to regulate mining venture in the country. EPHRAIM NYONDO caught up with Mining Minister John Bande to find out how the policy will help address public questions surrounding the country’s mining industry.
Celebrating multiparty democracy
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- Written by James Chavula
On June 14, Malawi will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the restoration of multiparty politics. Is there anything to rejoice about this feat? What really needs to change to ensure full enjoyment of the aspirations Malawians had when they polled for democracy? JAMES CHAVULA speaks to Public Affairs Committee (PAC) executive director Robert Phiri:
‘Many want JB to succeed’
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- Written by Albert Sharra
Malawi has recently welcomed various senior officials from the donor world. In Malawi, a lot has been said about these visits. How do people outside Malawi look at this and other serious issues in the country?ALBERT SHARRA talks to Pan African Newswire editor Abayomi Azikiwe, who has been following with keen interest issues in Malawi on his view on these frequent visits to Malawi by top officials from the Africa’s main donor offices.
‘Malawi should focus on creating wealth’
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- Written by Dumbani Mzale
Recently, Felix Elia Jumbe resigned as Farmers Union of Malawi (Fum) president and announced his intention to contest for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidency. His decision shocked many who knew him as an effective voice for farmers in the country. DUMBANI MZALE caught up with Jumbe to explain his political dreams.
‘Conventions a test of intra-party democracy’
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- Written by ephraim nyondo
Two conventions involving two of the main opposition parties in the country are expected to take place this month. EPHRAIM NYONDO talks to governance and development specialist Dr Henry Chingaipe to interpret the importance of these conventions as the country drifts to 2014 general elections.
‘President needs to do more on media freedom’
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- Written by James Chavula
On Friday, Malawi joins the world in commemorating Press Freedom Day. Over the years, the media has faced many challenges, including bad laws that restrict media freedom, as well as threats to journalist.JAMES CHAVULA spoke to media lawyer Mandala Mambulasa, on his assessment of the media landscape in Malawi.
‘MCP is a democratic party’
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- Written by ephraim nyondo
Malawi’s oldest party Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is going to a convention in April. However, there have been concerns from some quarters over the silence on its preparation and organisation. Ephraim Nyondo talked to the party’s spokesperson Jolly Kalelo on this and other issues regarding the convention.
Elections are everybody’s responsibility’
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- Written by Albert Sharra
Malawi is going to hold tripartite elections in May 2014. However, some quarters, including donors, have expressed concern over progress in preparation for the elections. Our reporter ALBERT SHARRA talks to Nancy Tembo, chairperson of the Media Civic and Voter Education Committee for Malawi Electoral Commission (EC) about this and other issues.
Lessons from Bingu death report
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- Written by ephraim nyondo
As the country still grapples with the findings of the Bingu wa Mutharika’s death inquiry, EPHRAIM NYONDO talked with political thinker Michael Jana to isolate governance lessons from it.
