Politics
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If I were: Henry Bakuwa
If I were Blantyre Water Board (BWB) acting chief executive officer, I would feel ashamed about the false promises relating…
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Thumbs up Pac, but people want results
Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has been on its toes on several national issues since the dawn of Multiparty democracy in…
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Interview: We will assess govt’s response and decide
It is two weeks now since Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) petitioned government on the state of the economy, governance, transparency,…
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Interview: Malawi police works under heavy strain—Lot Dzonzi
In this interview with our contributor Roy Hauya, former inspector general of police Lot Dzonzi talks about how police can…
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May 20 Tripartite Elections and its drama
The year 2014 was pregnant with activities and events, chief of which was probably the country’s first-ever tripartite elections on…
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Peter Mutharika
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would reflect on my performance in the past six months as I start…
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President needs to communicate
As 2014—the year Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) was elected President of Malawi—draws to a close, MARTHA SANDE speaks with executive…
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Interview: We do not need executive arrogance—Timothy Mtambo
Some civil society organisations are planning demonstrations on January 13 to force Beautify Malawi (Beam) Trust and Mulhako wa Alhomwe to return…
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Pres Peter Mutharika’s State of the Nation address
Here is an abridged version of the speech delivered by President Peter Mutharika on December 20 2014. ——————————— INTRODUCTION: Fellow…
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Who should control CDF wallet?
By now, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) could have stamped a mark of hope on the country’s development sheet. Its…
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Arthur Peter Mutharika
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would realise it is time I dug deep into my heart and accept…
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‘It is time we encouraged trade unionism’
There have been several strikes by government employees demanding salary increments. Among them are the Judiciary and the Anti-Corruption Bureau…
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Interview: ‘Change will only come from below, not above’
Fifty years after independence and 20 years after attaining multiparty democracy, Malawi’s political development seems retrogressive. I speak with political…
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If I were: Arthur Peter Mutharika
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would realise that no amount of explanation will convince Malawians that me and…
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Malawi’s democracy under radar
Malawi is a developing country in more senses than the economic sense which dominates the phenomenon of development. I have…
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Federalism Debate: Federalism calls hinge on governance
Last week, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) held a two-day stakeholders conference on inclusivity and federalism in Blantyre. The conference…
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If I were: Gertrude Hendrina Mutharika
First Lady and founder of Beautify Malawi (Beam) Trust, I would be the last to seek financial assistance from the…
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St Andrew’s Day: Reflecting on Malawi, Uk ties
This year, we have been marking 50 years of Malawi’s independence. Malawi’s history has a strong connection with the UK,…
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THE TROUBLE WITH OUR ATTITUDES
In this article, HENDRIX KAONGA, a Malawian currently studying for an MA in Japan, challenges government and Malawians to rethink…
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Oswald Lutepo
One of the suspects in the Cashgate scandal, I would be careful with the way I am implicating people by…
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