Let us be honest with ourselves as a nation. There is no genuine legal basis upon which the government can justify the arrest of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda. What we are witnessing is not law enforcement, but political persecution—a calculated act of vengeance dressed up as justice, driven by bitterness, fear and unresolved […]
Every generation faces a defining force—something powerful enough to shape its identity, choices, and future. For today’s Malawian youth, that force is social media. What began as a harmless avenue for connection has quietly evolved into a digital trap, consuming hours, dimming ambition, and slowly eroding the nation’s most valuable asset: the productivity of its […]
Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has issued yet another warning to the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) over alleged unprofessionalism and political bias. He cautions that employees who fail to uphold the broadcaster’s mandate “will be fired.” But let us be brutally honest—what’s new here? Every minister before him, across successive administrations, has […]
Malawi’s public universities are being hollowed out — not by lack of funding or bad curriculum decisions, but by a nakedly political strategy that treats our centres of learning as dumping grounds for senior officers the ruling party no longer needs or wants in government. What we are witnessing is not mere patronage. It is […]
Malawians are being forced to pay the price for yet another display of government recklessness. In a shocking contradiction to its own rhetoric on austerity, the Peter Mutharika administration has deployed several high-earning chief executive officers (CEOs) from state agencies to public universities—at full salary—while their original positions are filled by acting officers who […]
There has been an avalanche of commentary on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), much of it loud but painfully shallow. It is time to bring clarity, legality and constitutional logic to this debate. CDF is not some strange Malawian invention. It exists—in almost identical form—in Zambia, Nigeria, Tanzania and several other democracies. And in all […]
Despite a global shift toward online professional networks, Malawi’s institutions and professionals remain largely offline. The country’s paltry LinkedIn presence – just 370,000 members in early 2025 – reflects a broader failure to embrace digital transformation. This inertia, spanning businesses, entrepreneurs and government alike, is stifling opportunities for jobs, learning and growth. Malawi’s digital disconnect […]
Sometimes politics is loud, messy and emotional. But every now and then, behind the noise, there is a human feeling that deserves to be heard before we rush to condemn. That is how I believe we should look at Alfred Gangata’s remarks. Yes, his words were strong. Yes, they shook the government and surprised many. […]
Malawians are tired. Tired of hearing the same stories of impunity. Tired of reports that expose wrongdoing but end with no accountability. Tired of the endless chorus of “we are reviewing,” “we will engage,” and “we will take a measured approach.” The latest revelations from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) are […]
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its journey to transform agri-food systems. With the Kampala CAADP Declaration (2026–2035) setting ambitious targets for resilience, sustainability, and inclusivity, the continent must confront a persistent challenge: the gap between policy formulation and implementation. The solution? Bold, visionary, and execution-driven leadership. Despite progressive frameworks like the Malabo Declaration […]
The helicopter scandal has spiraled far beyond the noise of political gossip and procurement blunders — it is now a ticking financial time bomb. The case between the Malawi Government and Zambia’s AYA Technologies over the aborted Bell 412 helicopter deal is not just another bureaucratic dispute. It is a legal minefield, one that could […]
Let’s stop pretending. What is happening in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is not a “procedural misunderstanding” about how the Leader of the Opposition should be chosen. It is an outright revolt — a rebellion against Lazarus Chakwera’s increasingly brittle leadership and the hollow authority he now wields over a disillusioned party. For years, MCP […]
When Peter Mutharika returned to State House, many called it a comeback — even a vindication. But beneath the fanfare lies a harsh truth: this was not a vote of confidence. It was a vote of exhaustion. Malawians did not re-elect Mutharika because they trusted him — they re-elected him because they had stopped trusting […]
There are 193 countries in the world — and many have never sat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). But Malawi’s absence is especially striking. Across Africa, only six countries have never served as non-permanent members of the Council: Central African Republic, Lesotho, Seychelles, South Sudan, Eswatini, and Malawi. Six out of fifty-three — […]
Malawi stands at a delicate moment. Votes are still being counted, yet our two largest political parties — the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) — are already busy declaring themselves winners. It is a disgraceful spectacle. The DPP, in its usual arrogance, is parading around with “figures” to announce Arthur […]
With 7.2 million Malawian set to vote this Tuesday, 16th September 2025, one fact stands tall: no party has an easy walk to Sanjika Palace. Those celebrating prematurely, or dismissing the ballot as a foregone conclusion, are doing so at their own peril. This election will be decided by you—the ordinary Malawian who rises early […]
As Malawians head to the polls tomorrow, one question lingers loudly: are we really voting with the Cabinet still intact simply because the Constitution is silent on the matter? Tradition and common sense have always guided us differently. In the past, Cabinets were dissolved ahead of elections to free ministers to focus on party politics […]
Three years. Three years of scandal after scandal, and yet Colleen Zamba remains the Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) — the very person at the heart of Malawi’s fuel and fertilizer disasters. How is it that, despite overwhelming evidence of corruption, mismanagement, and abuse of power, President Lazarus Chakwera has not relieved her […]