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Of paying the cost of executive arrogance
Honourable folks, recently I have recounted how intra party democracy has taken a turn for the worse in the former…
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On Chizuma’s ACB appointment
Honourable folks, two things again today; first I join those applauding President Lazarus Chakwera for finally heeding to deafening calls…
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Malawi deserves a decent society
H onourable Folks, a week is truly a long time in politics and if you have any doubts go ask…
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Of Tonse’s drama-filled government
Hon. Folks, two things today! One, Malawi faces a constitutional crisis after government fired Linda Kunje and Jean Mathanga as…
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Tonse’s irrational fear of imperfection
Hon. Folk, around New Year’s Day this year the Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter released its first…
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The curtain closing on DPP
Hon. Folks, not so long ago we spoke about the untold misfortunes that continue to soil the former ruling Democratic…
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A final reflection on Magufuli
Hon. Folks, Tanzania yesterday buried one of Africa’s finest heroes and that country’s ex-president John Pombe Magufuli who died of…
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Employees need protection on pension benefits
Hon. Folks, that pension contributions have declined and consequently triggered a corresponding rise in outstanding pensions contributions should be a…
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Let the teachers have their Covid-19 risk allowances
Hon. Folks, government’s plan to reopen schools has hit a snag after teachers resolved not to resume classes until the…
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Is violence a boomerang effect in DPP?
Hon. Folks, the terror, agony and humiliation inflicted on Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Brown James Mpinganjira (BJ) and others…
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Covid-19 and its endless woes
Hon. Folks, President Lazarus Chakwera’s order for controlling officers and heads of various Covid-19 clusters to account for K6.2 billion…
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Politicking behind Covid-19 crisis
Hon. Folks, President Lazarus Chakwera’s 48-hour ultimatum for heads of various Covid-19 clusters to account for K6.2 billion response funds…
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Still waiting for a new Malawi
Hon. Folks, this week marked one year since the Constitutional Court terminated Peter Mutharika’s mandate to govern the country for…
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Chakwera’s ‘politics’ rant was in bad taste
Hon folks, earlier last weekend, President Lazarus Chakwera briefed the nation on his plan to contain the resurgent coronavirus (Covid-19)…
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Chakwera’s ‘politics’ rant was in bad taste
H folks, earlier last weekend, President Lazarus Chakwera briefed the nation on his plan to contain the resurgent coronavirus (Covid-19)…
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On verge of collapse due to Covid-19
Hon. Forks, it is very clear now that Malawi is in a grave situation following the resurgence of new Covid-19…
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Timely caution from Misa
Hon. Folk, on New Year’s Day the Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter issued its first ever assessment…
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A toast to the New Year 2021
H onorable folks, the curtain finally closed down on 2020 on Thursday midnight and we welcomed 2021. Important matters, as…
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Sobering reality check for the Tonse administration
Honourable Folks, Immediate past president APM once said that running a government is serious business and that those who have…
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On the fight against corruption
Hon. Folks, on Wednesday this week President Lazarus Chakwera led millions of Malawians in commemorating this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day…
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