Accountability Hub
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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…
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Accountability on campaign promises
D emocracy thrives on credible electoral promises. Leaders are mostly elected based on promises they make on the campaign trail.…
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Prevalence of corruption among journalists
Media is an integral part of a democratic society. Deepening of democratic culture relies on a vibrant media sector that…
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Waging war on land corruption
Many people are becoming landless. The current state of economy and rising cost of living is forcing poor communities to…
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European Investment Bank boosts LWB water project
L ilongwe City residents are expected to benefit from increased water supply following the approval of 15 million euro (about…
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Making choices
I could not help but feel extremely proud of the manner in which the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) handled the…
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Welcoming the New Year
It is 2019 and it is quite appropriate that I wish you a happy new year. So, happy new year…
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Welcoming the New Year
It is 2019 and it is quite appropriate that I wish you a happy new year. So, happy new year…
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Malawi State’s predatory nature
The centrality of the state in development practice, especially in less developed countries such as Malawi is not in dispute.…
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Stones must cry out loud
On December 30 2017, this column published my piece entitled ‘The religion of nsima’. The piece was re-published on 27…
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Explaining the K145 million
If there is a story that hit the headlines this year was the fury against the Presidency. A leaked report…
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Constitutional engineering for a Vice-President
In May 2019, Malawians will participate in the ritual of a general election for the sixth time after the transition…
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Constitutional Engineering for a Deputy President for Malawi
In May 2019, Malawians will participate in the ritual of a general election for the sixth time after the transition…
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Immigration and the integrity of the Malawian State
In The Nation of Wednesday October 17 2018, an interface meeting between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security…
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Sending a message
If you are interested in accountability (or governance; or women’s rights, or our Constitution, or Adadi—I need an emoticon right…
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The right to no oath (Sin’lumbira)
An oath, in simple terms, is an invocation to the gods to bear witness that one’s statement, promise or commitment…
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The right to no oath (Sin’lumbira)
An oath, in simple terms, is an invocation to the gods to bear witness that one’s statement, promise or commitment…
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Electoral despotism (A’mbani mwayima)
In less than six months’ time, eligible voters in Malawi will line up at various polling stations across the country…
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Immigration and the integrity of the Malawian State
In The Nation of Wednesday October 17 2018, an interface meeting between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security…
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It’s time to drain the swamp in local councils
The councils at district, municipal, town and city level play a critical role in development aspects ranging from passing appropriate…
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