My Diary

Patience has its limits

In 2011, then President Bingu wa Mutharika did not see July 20 coming. His aides hastily and ill-advisedly organised a…

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MCP in disarray, again

This week’s happenings in the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) point to one truth in the upcoming elections: the electorate…

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There is wisdom is remaining silent

There is a saying that is attributed to the America president Abraham Lincoln and at other times to his countryman…

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The more things change

On July 18 2017, President Peter Mutharika celebrated his 77th birthday with a whistlestop tour that ended with a tumultuous…

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Signs of panic, desperation in DPP

This time about seven years ago, Malawians woke up to the realisation of the work of politicians in their attempt…

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The rot at Escom stinks

So much is being said about the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom), the country’s quasi-monopoly power supply utility. Unfortunately,…

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A case of not interrupting the enemy

The quote “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake” is popularly attributed to the diminutive warmonger Napoleon…

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The more things change

On July 18 2017, President Peter Mutharika celebrated his 77th birthday with a whistlestop tour that ended with a tumultuous…

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MCP caught sleeping again

The age-old saying, ‘failing to prepare is preparing to fail’ has to apply in the case of the first phase…

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A den of thieves in government

With the events of the past week, it is not difficult to paint the whole Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) with…

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