Politics
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If I were Nicholas Dausi
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, I would not claim that government is serious to ensure that electricity challenges are…
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‘No Rwandan should be a refugee for the time being’
Last week, the Rwandan High Commissioner to Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Monique Mukaruliza, presented her letters of credence…
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IF I WERE: Peter Mutharika
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would realise that it is difficult for people to believe my claims that…
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Women lag in politics
Various players are petitioning for more women to occupy political leadership positions. For years, the civil society have been drumming…
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Peter Mutharika
President of the Republic of Malawi and also the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), I would realise that the hype that…
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‘Our parties are boys clubs’
In this article, our News Analyst MERCY MALIKWA explores how partisan politics trumps women’s rights and participation in politics. There…
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If I were Grace Chiumia
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, I would admit that my failure to respond to Lilongwe North East member…
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‘2019 race still open’
There have been several opinion polls and forecasts ahead of the May 2019 Tripartite Elections. Our News Analyst MERCY MALIKWA…
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Start from the top
In April, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs hosted a national anti-corruption conference which brought together representatives from…
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When regionalism rules
The restoration of Alliance for Democracy (Aford) has re-ignited concerns about simmering regionalism in the country. In the minds…
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IF I WERE: Peter Mutharika
President of Malawi, I would use the third anniversary of my presidency as an opportunity to conduct some soul-searching…
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DPP’S needless battles
What was supposed to be a solemn and dutiful undertaking of governing by the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…
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Greselder Jeffrey
Governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secretary general (SG), I would appreciate that my declaration that Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leadership…
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Let’s celebrate our heroes
Politicising public events in the country is becoming common, with politicians scrambling for the microphone during funerals or shunning national…
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Bleak options for 2019
It has been three years now and Peter Mutharika can hardly be called a success. But then we all…
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If I were Emmanuel Fabiano
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, I would realise that pushing the issue of the closure of Chancellor College to…
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Unpacking sticky UDF-DPP Alliance
Our reporter AYAMI MKWANDA catches up with United Democratic Front (UDF) secretary general Kandi Padambo as squabbles and demands are…
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MCP: A house divided against itself
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is embroiled in internal political strife. The force fanning the fire of dissension is not relenting.…
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‘I thank God that I am alive’
Outspoken Rumphi East member of Parliament (MP) Kamlepo Kalua (People’s Party) was purportedly found early morning on Sunday by passersby…
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If I were Greizedar Jeffrey
Secretary General (SG) of the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), I would not be speaking at government functions like I…
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