Politics
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19-year- old prayer for peace
Friday marks 19 years since Malawians voted for the first president following the triumph of democracy over dictatorship in 1993.…
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Celebrating multiparty democracy
On June 14, Malawi will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the restoration of multiparty politics. Is there anything to rejoice…
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George Nnesa
Member of Parliament for Balaka South and president of Mafunde, I would not conclude that government deliberately ignored me at…
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Political mudslinging for democracy?
President Joyce Banda and ruling People’s Party (PP) outspoken vice-president Uladi Mussa have held key positions in the country’s politics…
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‘Malawi should focus on creating wealth’
Recently, Felix Elia Jumbe resigned as Farmers Union of Malawi (Fum) president and announced his intention to contest for the…
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Joyce Hilda Mtila-Banda
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would realise that it is some of my People’s Party (PP) cohorts who…
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MBC: Public or party broadcaster?
With the World Press Freedom Day on Friday, is there any change to rejoice about Joyce Banda’s handling of MBC,…
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‘President needs to do more on media freedom’
On Friday, Malawi joins the world in commemorating Press Freedom Day. Over the years, the media has faced many challenges,…
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If I were: John Tembo
If I were, the President of the once ‘mighty’ Malawi Congress Party (MCP), I would realise that the rising number…
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Lessons from Kenya
Two weeks ago, youthful Uhuru Kenyatta took the oath of office as the third president of Kenya after a paper-thin…
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Elections are everybody’s responsibility’
Malawi is going to hold tripartite elections in May 2014. However, some quarters, including donors, have expressed concern over progress…
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If I were: Uladi Mussa
If I were Uladi Mussa , People’s Party (PP) top official, I would not waste time castigating opposition party leaders…
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‘Mining Policy will help scale up exploration’
With forecasts showing that in 10 years, mining could contribute 30 percent to the country’s GDP, up from the current…
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Gone! A year without Bingu (Part II)
I was naïve and somewhat insensitive to the culture of not differing with a head of State, such that I…
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Joyce Banda
If I were Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi, I would not mark a year in office with…
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Madonna
US pop star, I would realise that the dispute with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is emanating purely…
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Gone! A year without Bingu
On August 1 1915, Patrick Pearse, commander general of the Irish Republic brotherhood and member of the revolutionary society, addressed…
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‘Many want JB to succeed’
Malawi has recently welcomed various senior officials from the donor world. In Malawi, a lot has been said about these…
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If I were: Noel Masangwi
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional governor for the South, I would not declare my support for the party’s interim leader…
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‘Conventions a test of intra-party democracy’
Two conventions involving two of the main opposition parties in the country are expected to take place this month. EPHRAIM NYONDO talks…
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