Political Uncensored
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The glue holding us…
The President cannot travel without the military these days. Judges travel sandwiched by armoured vehicles, too. And maybe you heard…
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Rise and rise of sycophancy
President Peter Mutharika, in particular, and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are under severe pressure. They’ve been under the…
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Solomonic wisdom
The first time I saw Justice Lovemore Chikopa, I was mesmerised by his audacious football tricks, including a brilliantly executed…
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A very dangerous president!
President Peter Mutharika is on a dangerous path. Not just because he is ordering the military and police to forcefully…
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For posterity’s sake…
For posterity’s sake…“If the only tool you have is a hammer,” goes one African proverb, “you tend to see every…
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Still, Chasowa’s ghost haunts us
The last time our police service acted like a paramilitary branch of a ruling part—attempting to curtail the constitutional right…
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Rome is burning
I’ve learnt that those who want the truth don’t need much convincing while those preferring lies will ignore the truth…
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Yes, we need a conversation
Yes, we need a conversationThe scenes of President Peter Mutharika arriving in Lilongwe this past week—in full military escort with…
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So, should we cry?
There are many ways to describe the current state of affairs in the country. My favourite writer, the irreplaceable and…
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Winter of rage
It must also be very clear, by now, to anyone who cares, that our country is deeply divided and treading…
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No Madam, no!
Say what you want to say about Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah, we all will, but here…
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On knife edge
Indeed, the art of winning power is not for governing. Whether legitimately or not, DPP won the 2019 elections, the…
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Peter, wow!
There is a saying in these parts of the world that often ring true in many ways than one. Here…
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Criminals for no crime
As my boss and Managing Editor once wrote, some column entries can be both national and personal. This one is…
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A Tippex-ed election
Justice must be done, but must also be seen to be done. Just how many people think this year’s elections…
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So, what happened?
By the time I wrote this, Jane Ansah was still grappling whether to name the country’s new president. This has…
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Good luck, folks!
By the time you will read another entry on this column, we will have a new administration lording over Capital…
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A rat race
In few days time, your index finger will probably be draped in ink having voted for your preferred presidential candidate…
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Wait a minute….
Where do you start from in a week as intense as this past one? As the campaign season heats up,…
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A fine demolition job
Tanzanian President John Magufuli is a member of an elite club of leaders to visit the country under the Peter…
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