The challenge of party alliances
Just like in most countries in Malawi election time for a leadership position is a very big challenge. The first...
Emily Mkamanga
A strong opposition to govt necessary
When the people of Malawi opted for a multiparty system of government in 1993, in fact what they wanted was...
Malawi can be developed by Malawians
After attaining independence from the colonial powers, there were celebrations by people of various African countries that they had liberated...
Misconception about the million jobs
I n most countries and governments in the world, there is a challenge of joblessness. Usually, job creation becomes a...
Being sensible on expectations
When people vote for change to a new leadership and government, it means there is something very wrong with the...
Meaningful correction of corruption, plunder needed
Malawi is lucky because it has an example of a leader, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who knew how to control...
The plunder of Malawi
It is a fact that the majority of Malawians had wanted change in leadership. The main driving force was the...
Setting up standards
There is an adage, which says: ‘If all else fails, lower your standards’. As it has already been noticed, President...
Fading faces of political parties
After 26 years, Malawi Congress Party (MCP), with the help of Tonse Alliance, is back in power under the leadership...
Never say never in politics
When former president Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda lost the multiparty election in 1994, Malawians breathed a sigh of relief. Due...
Silence can deny change
When President Peter Mutharika came into power in 2014 Malawians expected a development agenda which would improve their lives. However,...
Election nullification blessing in disguise
As everyone is aware, the 2019 presidential election was nullified on February 3 2020. This was after President Peter Mutharika...
Denial has a price
In a democracy, the majority of the leaders are elected into power. After being elected out of many people, such...
Fighting for meaningful democracy continues
By definition, democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. This definition needs to...
Composure in leadership necessary
The whole idea of having political leaders such as Members of Parliament as well as State Presidents is to help...
Change needs sacrifices
As it were, no political change comes on a silver platter. People have to literally fight and make sacrifices for...
Taking up leadership space
President Peter Mutharika was once quoted as saying he was committed to taking Malawi forward in the spirit of unity,...
No one is above the law
For a very long time there has been a mistaken belief in Malawi that people in positions of power, including...
Campaign using party ideology, values
On a number of occasions, President Peter Mutharika has been saying that it has to be over his dead body...
Serving the people of Malawi
People who aspire for political leadership positions such as presidency or being a member of Parliament always claim that they...
