Between APM’s 6 years and Chakwera’s 3 years: Where can one see real leadership?

In this article, political analyst NEGRACIOUS JUSTIN, using the infrastructure yardstick, compares how Malawi fared under APM’s six years with how Malawi is faring in the three years with President Lazarus Chakwera. He passes in judgement. Read. We can point out a couple of infrastructure developments that Bingu wa Mutharika delivered to Malawi within his […]

Chakwera’s son, Rev Nick, makes controversial remarks about religion and politics in his book

Reverend Nick Chakwera, son to president Lazarus Chakwera, has taken a controversial swipe in his book about religion and politics challenging that politics is not ndale and religion is not just about preparing people to going to heaven. In the 365-book, titled Religion and Politics: Why Christians Must Participate in Politics, Rev Nick and colleague […]

Attorney General gets tougher on AUM Sugar, rebuffs arbitration insists on termination

Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has rejected demands by AUM Sugar and Allied Limited of India for arbitration instead of outright termination of their shareholding deal in Salima Sugar Company Limited. The AG confirmed yesterday that the two shareholders, through KD Freeman and Associates, wrote the Green Belt Authority (GBA), as a shareholder, asking for […]

Too tiny too late? Govt nods to 15% salary hike for civil servants

It has been revealed that the Tonse Administration has agreed to hike civil servants’ salaries by an average of 15 percent after the workers protested the 10 percent hike and the increment is effective November 1 2023. However, Capital Hill still has to deal with National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (Nonm) and […]

Aford’s Chihana revives federal system debate, says only solution for Malawi to develop

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enoch Chihana has dusted off an old debate about the need for Malawi to adopt the federal system of government, saying it is the only system that can fully develop the country. AFORD President, Enoch Chihana delivered his speech during the event in Lilongwe.Speaking at a political rally held Wednesday […]