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The Patriot
The Patriot
7 years ago

Not only should the government “take out politics when dealing with the private sector” but it should also take out “tribes!”.
There is simply no way our economy can improve if all business contracts are given to one tribe, we all pay taxes remember? Nepotism and cronyism MUST go , there are the greatest hindrance to economic development in Malawi especially since 2004.

john
7 years ago

This colonist must just pack up and go to Iceland silently. His comment is misplaced

Charombanthu
Charombanthu
7 years ago
Reply to  john

Free advice and you say it is misplaced Mr or Ms John. What are your reasons John? Why is Nevin’s comment misplaced? At least he has given us his side with examples and fact. Tell us why it is misplaced or is it just blind loyalty? I would still take it even if it came from a mad person because I wont have to pay for it!

Duff
Duff
7 years ago

Please take your unsolicited advice and shove it where the sun never shines. I’ve just had it up to here with you donors, diplomats, international experts, imf advisors and whoever constitutes your Damn lot. Please leave us in peace and go back to serve your crown. And you media people can you stop giving so much space to these guys

Chifwalure
Chifwalure
7 years ago
Reply to  Duff

Tell them Duff. Malawian media still lives in the colonial era. Why respecting this Mzungu more than yourself? Malawi@52….pathetic

Bibo
Bibo
7 years ago

It is simple logic as the British envoy put it, too much politics in everything especially in awarding contracts and business permits. How can you grow an economy if the leadership succumbs to the wishes of his party leaders who are not professional businessmen but form briefcase companies that milk government money while not adding revenue to the economy. Malawian presidents have one thing in common and this common thing is that they are all surrounded by spoilers of the country instead of Technocrats who can advise the president on development plans. It’s more of politicization of development and business… Read more »

nsinjiro
nsinjiro
7 years ago
Reply to  Bibo

tiyeni nazoni bambo nenani amve anthu aMalawi

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