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Ndadabwa
Ndadabwa
5 years ago

All leaders who became presidents after colonialism in Africa were dictators as thatwas the only way to enforce what they believe will promote their movements. Its not only Kamuzu, but also all African leaders you can name. Democracy came later in life as the best way of sharing leadership. As such you people who still harbrour hatrage of Kamuzu you must grow up. Whether you want it or not he was the one who lead us after colonialism as such Kamuzu day should stand. However, if you have grudges against him I can only feel sorry for you

parties without presidential candidates
parties without presidential candidates
5 years ago

Chilembwe Day shoud be the first to be removed. Palibe anachita iye.
Hosting young chaps at sangika is not good leadership. Masanje eni. Anawo sangayiwale Mavuto amend akukumana nawo ku ma universities. Alibe fees, salandira allowances ngati kale, akuphunzira mmalo oyipa, too many strikes.
Appeasement of qouta system products. Kkkkkkkk. Brainy students of past can’t act foolishly like this. l

Keen Observer
Keen Observer
5 years ago

I think the students themselves are to be blamed here cos imagine someone from College of Medicines, Chancellor College, Poly, Banda whatever you call it these days to go Sanjika just because of 20k? They’re supposed to be those who are well informed, well knowledgeable that they can resist but alas they’re the ones who say they go to endorse The Professor. It’s not not their duty to endorse him, it’s the duty of the party members from the branches at the convention to do that.

winston msowoya
winston msowoya
5 years ago

Banda did not create the Nation of Malawi and afterall,he is not a Malawian per-se.I strongly uphold those patriotic Malawians who demand that Kamuzu day be scraped once and forall.His rule has created dangerous divisions tribalistically and politically.He did this deliberately to rule the people like goats and indeed,he succeeded in his mission that has its roots up to this day.Having spent most of my lifetime in exile,iam not sure whether John Chilembwe is accorded the same respect.Personally,I would be overwhelmed if he is indeed,accorded such an honour by the Malawians.This is the man we can call the father of… Read more »

QueenB
QueenB
5 years ago

MCP is now new blood so don’t lie to us and mislead people. Nkhalamba zonse who were cruel in the 70s and 80s now belong to DPP, UDF and PP. FYI Bakili Muluzi was the leader of MYP and he authorized all cruel activities. Go back and read history books.

Nalingula
Nalingula
5 years ago

Such stories are Created to divert our attention from Real Issues. Why should government vehicles be Used to ferry Students to Sanjika for a Party Function? Police and Immigration vehicles. Osati izi.Ntchito za a Ngwazi zawachitira umboni zokha.Olo mutatothesa maholiday.Dzuwa salozelana.

Freemind
Freemind
5 years ago

Whatever you are for, whether changing it or retaining it, I have no problem. I am a Malawian living in diaspora in the first world. All our holidays are observed over the weekend. So I would advocate for moving the holiday to be a simple weekend celebration and let national development continue during the week with normal week work. Unless you tell me that the Malawian worker is not productive then we can continue to lose those precious hours of work.

Keen Observer
Keen Observer
5 years ago
Reply to  Freemind

Which diaspora Sir that observes public holidays only weekend?

Chibet
Chibet
5 years ago

A malawi ndinu anthu ogana kwambiri no wonder chifukwa chake wina aliyense amangonena zoti kamuzu anali munthu oyipa ngankhale ndi ife amene tinabadwa ma 90s we say kamuzu anali wakhaza. That cheap politics is the reason why Malawi remains the poorest nation on this planet. We are busy fighting for useless thing’s koma Chaponda akamaba ma billion we come in numbers praising him. Keneth Kaunda in Zambia it is said that anapha anthu ambiri mu ulamuliro wake but they still regard him as a father because they understand that mundali muli zambiri. Chisanu of Mozambique ana anthu ambiri koma amamutenga… Read more »

Binnwell Kachikopa
5 years ago

Most Malawians are jelousy, ignorance rules much in their minds than sanity. Bakili Muluzi was once a secretary general of MCP and especially when MCP committed those atrocities such as Mwanza killings, Dausi, Henery Mussa, Gwanda Chakuwamba and many more in DPP, UDF AND PP were members of the notorious MYP. Kamuzu like Bingu and like Peter Mutharika were was fed lies on what was happening on the ground. This article is burnt on propaganda against the Kamuzu Banda. Whether you prople like it or not Kamuzu was a hero and non of your so called professors can much his… Read more »

Chilungamo
Chilungamo
5 years ago

Of course Kamuzu was not supernatural but it is grossly inaccurate claiming he was no any different from post-multiparty mediocrity. Yes, almost all post-independence leaders in Africa were dictators? But on a balance of scale Kamuzu’s contribution to the country far much outweigh the negatives. Most acclaimed atrocities Kamuzu is said to have committed, to us who were young in the 70s & 80s would easily derive inferences now. There’s a culture of hero-worshipping presidents in Malawi wanting to maintain the status quo esp by those surrounding the president “Ayimanso” nthawi ya Tcheya…..the rest we know. Do not demonise Kamuzu… Read more »

opportunist
opportunist
5 years ago

Despite shortfalls of Ngwazi Dr H Kamuzu Banda i still respect him alot.When i remember during crop inspection with mbumba dancing around oh those were good old days.

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