From complex to simplex economics
The still-new Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola-Banda has come with new ideas for revamping the economy. As they say that...
Chakwera can end Israel-Palestine war
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has great capabilities to deliver powerful speeches that are able to move mountains. When he stood...
ACB losing the plot
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is gradually losing the fight against corruption. There are internal and external factors that are militating against...
Goodallnomics explained
A fortnight ago, the leadership of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), through its national disciplinary committee summoned their vice-president...
Egenco track, needs support
Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) recently emerged as the star performer among parastatals in Malawi. Minister of Finance and Economic Planning...
Malawi’s charcoal economy
President Lazarus Chakwera likes foreign trips. The other day, he attended the Conference of Parties (CoP27) in Egypt a couple...
Construction sector epicenter of grand corruption
The mushrooming of construction firms in Malawi is partly a result of economic liberalization. The political transition in 1994 ushered...
Accountability for 2025 election processes
Elections affect the economy, the politics and the status of people’s social life. Elections determine the direction of a country...
Accountability on disaster donations
I wish to pay my condolences to families and communities that have lost their loved ones. I pray that God...
State of the Nation potholes
Prepare yourself for the bumpy ride of your life. It matters less which road you take as you are highly...
Bravo MRA on beating revenue targets
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has reported impressive performance in tax revenue collection over the past six months. This is commendable...
Chakwera’s burning charcoal
President Lazarus Chakwera attended the Conference of Parties (CoP 27) in Egypt a couple of days ago. His minister responsible...
Integrity thrown to the dogs
Without integrity no meaningful development can take place. Economic prosperity thrives under conditions of openness where duty bearers demonstrate answerability....
Dismantling Malawi’s resource curse
In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty’ – Bob Marley I do not want to classify Malawi as...
From holy communion to holy corruption
Churches play an important role in democracy and development. Globally, religious leaders from all faith groups and denominations have contributed...
Rescuing civil society from State capture
The concept of State capture largely borrows its meaning from the behaviour of business elites who exert influence on operations...
Why NGO accountability matters
Traditionally, the focus on improving accountability has concentrated on State institutions with a specific emphasis on public institutions. As such,...
