Simbi’s honesty versus DPP, MCP murky behaviour
In order to discuss political party financing in Malawi, it is crucial to first set the legal and regulatory context....
One lesson from Kamuzu: How to lose gracefully
If ever Malawi should have descended into chaos, it would, first, have been in the May 1993 referendum and the...
On NFRA, Saukira azikhala bwino ndi anthu
If the matter was not so serious, I would have laughed my lungs out at the silliness of one Nasinuku...
Rest in peace Admarc: You won’t be missed
It is belated, but the year is still fairly fresh, so I will still wish you a happy New Year....
Agriculture budget must be reprogrammed
Agriculture budget must be reprogrammed The latest Agriculture Sector Performance Report (ASPR), which is the comprehensive annual agriculture sector account...
Burning your own blanket is really shameful
On Thursday, I was awakened by a rude phone call from my cousin in Lilongwe. It immediately dawned on me...
‘Malawi needs to consolidate economic gains’
After serving as resident representative for three years, International Monetary Fund’s JACK REE ends his tour of duty on August...
APM’s industrialisation challenge
President Peter Mutharika regularly talks about industrialising Malawi. But how does he plan to achieve that without serious investment in...
MLS fills leadership void with poignant statement
On Wednesday this week, the Malawi Law Society (MLS) released what I consider to be the most consequential statement since...
Overhaul debt management architecture
At the rate Malawi’s public debt levels are rising, the country could find itself sliding back into real trouble unless...
APM fails national unity test
“Fellow Malawians, this election is gone. But we have a country to develop. And we have work to do ahead...
Agriculture budget must be reprogrammed
The latest Agriculture Sector Performance Report (ASPR), which is the comprehensive annual agriculture sector account of progress made by players...
Let the healing begin
Malawians must be proud of the successful holding of the sixth general election after the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in...
How did APM manage to make the prayers all about him?
It looks like a cunning and well-calculated move. Whether the outcomes are good or bad for him is another matter....
Goodall: The pragmatic maverick to keep on speed dial
Finance, Economic Planning and Development Minister Goodall Gondwe may not achieve his dream of growing the economy by at least...
Tight-lipped ST is no good to any administration
Treasury has always tried to be progressive when it comes to accessibility to the public as one way of ensuring...
50 shades of a bank
I grew up loathing banking and its bankers. My father had no kind words for banks. Greedy and mean, was...
It’s dangerous to let rivals shape opinion, Mr. President
It’s dangerous to let rivals shape opinion, Mr. President I believe that as a person, President Peter Mutharika is a...
Can debates even swing votes?
So, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has decided that its presidential pair—top of the ticket President Peter Mutharika and his...
Goodall: The pragmatic maverick to keep on speed dial
Finance, Economic Planning and Development Minister Goodall Gondwe may not achieve his dream of growing the economy by at least...
