Q & A
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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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Malawi needs balanced education—Molande
The Ministry of Education is planning to make all humanities elective in secondary schools. What does this mean and what…
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‘MALAWI NEEDS A PUBLIC SERVICE POLITICAL REFORM’
On Sunday this week, Malawi commemorated Africa Public Service Day under the theme ‘Enhancing an ethical and productive public service’.…
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‘Malawi needs new power plant every five years’
Last month, government signed a deal with two Chinese firms, China Gezhouab Group Corporation and TBEA, to access loans from…
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‘Revisit Chanco funding’
Chancellor College will tomorrow celebrate its 40th anniversary. Where is the college coming from? Where is it now? And where…
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‘Malawians should sober up towards 2014’
In April, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) postponed its convention after failing to raise enough funds and to secure a lodging…
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‘Recovery budget has been difficult to implement’
On Friday, this week Finance Minister Ken Lipenga will be presenting the 2013/2014 national budget in Parliament. With an economy…
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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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‘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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‘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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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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‘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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‘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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‘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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