Layman’s Reflection
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Presidents should govern on public trust, consent
Section 12 sub-section 1 (a) of the Malawi Constitution states: “All legal and political authority of the State derives from…
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A new social system requires a new set of laws
In January last year, Moroccan full-back Ashraf Hakimi curled a brilliant free-kick past Malawian goalkeeper Charles Thom to boot Malawi…
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Government should tread carefully on Chizuma row
On Tuesday, the government applied to the High Court to restore the interdiction of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general…
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Key performance indicators for the new Cabinet
President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled his new Cabinet to little fanfare. The unveiling did not attract much attention compared to his…
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DPP is failing its role as an opposition party
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is back in the spotlight and not for the best reasons. It has taken…
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Public officers should uphold the law
The High Court of Malawi Commercial Division on December 9 reversed a decision by the Financial Services Appeal Committee ordering…
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Fiscal consolidation is the right step forward
The Malawi government, through the Ministry of Finance, has made some commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to convince…
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Renewable energy an opportunity for growth
For the past 11 months, Malawi has been experiencing some persistent and periodic blackouts. On some days, the blackouts last…
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Renewable energy an opportunity for growth
For the past 11 months, Malawi has been experiencing some persistent and periodic blackouts. On some days, the blackouts last…
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Prioritise reforms on procurement systems
Last week, President Lazarus Chakwera fired Minister of Agriculture Lobin Lowe and his deputy Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima for their perceived…
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