Politics
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‘Electoral rules must be followed’
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) recently presided over the review of the Code of Conduct for political parties and the…
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If i were Arthur Peter Mutharika
President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), I would come out in the open to clarify claims made by my…
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‘Aford is not on auction’
As we approach the tripartite elections in May 2014, several political parties have held conventions. However, the Alliance for Democracy…
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Fine-tunning 50:50 campaign for 2014
It is a sizeable crowd of about 42 people. Most of them are women aspiring to contest as councillors. They…
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If I were: John Tembo
Former president of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), I would not wait for the convention to bar me from contesting…
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Together but not united
Despite their geographical togetherness, Sadc countries continue to display disunity when it comes to intra-regional trade. As the meeting of…
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Rezine Mzikamanda
Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), I would instruct officials in my office to investigate allegations that former first lady Callista…
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We want free, fair and safe elections—Nevin
The first phase of the voter registration exercise ended on Sunday, and the next phase starts tomorrow. EPHRAIM NYONDO talks…
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Handouts: Democracy’s silent killer?
It was supposed to be a post-mortem meeting of the first phase of the voter registration process which ended on…
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John Tembo (Part II)
President of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), I would appreciate that my offering to step down, other than just quitting,…
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Is Arica on Obama’s Agenda?
Recently, US President Barack Obama spent seven days visiting three African countries: Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania. Obama spent just…
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Queuing For a fresh start
Africa’s youths should revolt. Former South Africa president Thambo Mbeki, whose time in power and protracted legal battle with incumbent…
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On migrant MPs
During 2009 elections, Billy Kaunda left his Blantyre City South East Constituency to contest in Mzimba. With 2014 Tripartite Elections…
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Judging leaders by history
Why does a candidate’s background matter when choosing leaders? EPHRAIM NYONDO writes. History’s greatest triumph is in its hour of…
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If i were John Tembo
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president, I would not declare my interest to vie for the party’s presidency when the constitution…
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A politician’s wishful thinking
Is Malawi ready to go back 20 years to yesteryears of one-party rule? JAMES CHAVULA writes. Locals in Machinjiri Township,…
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We are up against organised corruption—Maneb
This year’s Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations have been marred by massive leakages, leading to the arrest of…
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Eunice Kazembe
Minister of Education, I would realise that the issue of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations leakage is getting…
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MALAWIANS ARE NOT DOCILE—USI
Comedian Michael Usi, popularly known as Manganya, has, in the past, been in the political news following revelations that different…
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Joyce Banda
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would not challenge my critics to investigate me if they suspect that I…
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