Politics
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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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we need change of mindset — Goodall
The depreciation of the country’s currency, coupled with high inflation figures, is putting to question President Peter Mutharika’s economic leadership.…
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Noel Chalamanda
Mayor of the City of Blantyre, I would realise that while vendors are not supposed to sell their wares in…
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IS DPP-UDF PACT MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE?
Previously, sitting presidents have always been at loggerheads with their predecessors. Does the relationship between former president Bakili Muluzi and…
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Interview: Prosecute more people for deterrence
The sentencing of former Ministry of Tourism principal secretary Tressa Senzani to three years imprisonment for stealing K63 million continues…
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If I were Patricia Kaliati
Minister of Gender and Children, Disability and Social Welfare, I would go beyond lip service and act on the sickening…
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A dent on Malawi’s development efforts
Fifty years after independence, Malawi’s unemployment figures continue to threaten gains made in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)…
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Is 50-50 campaign a winnable battle in Malawi?
It is a fact that women are lagging behind in politics. From time immemorial, women have been under-presented in parliaments…
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If I were Dave Ngwira
The Blantyre man suspected of engaging in sodomy with a 12-year-old boy, I would feel ashamed of my acts. If…
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Interview: UDF, DPP pact not a coalition—Dr Henry Chingaipe
Now that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader of the House Francis Kasaila has confirmed the secret coalition of the party…
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George Chaponda
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, I would clearly explain how former president Joyce Banda embarrassed the country during the…
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Malawi can address brain drain
It is not surprising that Malawi and other African countries are complaining about brain drain. It is of our own…
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Federalism not an option
PROF. JOHN CHISI, PRESIDENT OF UP I do not think Malawi can handle federalism with the human, financial and infrastructure challenges…
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Saulos Chilima
Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi, I would realise that constructing 100 houses per constituency is not something that my…
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‘There is brewing legitimacy crisis’
In this interview, EPHRAIM NYONDO sat down with political scientist Dr Michael Jana to get the theoretical perspectives on the…
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Malawi should protect its citizens
Revelations that Malawians working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a Malawi and UAE governments labour export deal are…
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Will Goodall’s economic magic wand work?
Goodall Gondwe is a reputable economist. The image that he carved for himself some 10 years ago, at the beginning…
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If I were: Lot Dzonzi
Inspector General of Malawi Police Service (MPS), yes my IG! I would realise that when thieves beat the security system…
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