Cut the Chaff
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Donor behaviour not ‘justified’ either
After almost a year of coddling Malawi’s President Joyce Banda and retorting to criticism of being in the tank for…
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There goes our Empress as Malawi burns
The story goes like this. One night, on July 18 in 64 AD, the city of Rome was engulfed in…
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Forget recovery as government clings to private sector money
In the age-old question of what is important: achieving low inflation or high growth rates? The former has once again…
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Leadership by camera-supported reactions
It was a public relations stunt that was as well choreographed as the mismanagement of the health care system itself.…
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On absent president and the salvaged Goodall
As President Joyce Banda bathes in the cosmetic glare of international adoration as Africa’s second female Head of State—never mind…
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MPs must earn their keep with serious budget review
As Members of Parliament (MPs) prepare for their next sitting expected next month, it is important to remind them that…
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Eight months later, where have all the dreams gone?
In her first State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on May 18 2012, President Joyce Banda—revelling in a…
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Don’t use NSO as scapegoat
President Joyce Banda and her trusted lieutenants on economic reforms—Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Charles Chuka and Finance Minister…
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Governor Chuka’s baffling statement on exchange rate
I appreciate that the Joyce Banda administration is desperate to show some quick results of its Economic Recovery Plan (ERP),…
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Kalindekafe’s promotion: Blessing or curse?
As someone who, in the line of duty, has interacted constantly and consistently with Dr. Leonard Kalindekafe, I am happy…
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Expanding tax base should not just be a song
Last week, re-appointed Finance Minister Dr. Ken Lipenga told The Nation that government will soon broaden the country’s tax base…
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Symbolism presidency at it again
Beginning earlier this week, President Joyce Banda planned to take time off her very busy, but unproductive schedule of personally…
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Could fuel prices end JB’s presidency?
Fuel prices could sink the Malawi economy and as it plunges in a free fall, the Joyce Banda presidency may…
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Of confusing numbers, Air Malawi
There were no surprises on Friday as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially concluded its review of Malawi’s implementation of…
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Economy tanking as JB talks and talks
I am convinced that President Joyce Banda has suspended her half-hearted attempts at governing. What makes her day these days…
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Atupele wins, but still grasping straws
There are three possible reasons Atupele Muluzi has ascended to the position of national chairperson of United Democratic Front (UDF)…
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Why close shop on Mothers’ Day?
Early in the morning of the Mothers Day, October 15, I dashed to my office to finalise some unfinished office…
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Neo-conism unravels as chicken return to roost
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Charles Chuka is a good man pursuing a bad monetary policy in an environment…
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The donor-Joyce Banda love-fest
First, it was civil society organisations (CSOs) deserting their watchdog role and being in the tank for President Joyce Banda.…
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Economics of health care in Malawi
Thanks to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), I was one of the participants…
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