If political handouts create laziness why does govt beg from donors. We must also stop crying for donor support because it also creates laziness. Why is the media awash with stories of how the withdraw of donor has has affected Malawi 50 years down the line. I hear people shouting that the private sector is the engine of growth but where is this private sector. One would have expected Press Corporation to take a leading role in industrialisation instead of bringing Spar. Chikaonda is touted as a business guru SURE!!! This country indeed celebrates mediocrity. Malawi exports almost nothing except… Read more »

Donations/ handouts by political parties or individual politicians, especially during election seasons have all the trappings of bribes to buy votes. Instead of focusing on policy issues that would benefit communities on a sustainable basis, the gifts/handouts in fact, demean the recipients. However, philanthropy should not be discouraged. This can take many forms but on an on-going basis and not coming only during election time. For example, donations can be made to orphanages, school funds can be supported, new clinics and bridges can be built. Any community project must and can be financially supported but without a political party flag… Read more »

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I am in full support bcs some un educated fox will have to use their votes through the true choice of their heart but not by the choice of being bought by the hands out… please let push for this change, and this is the first true reform in our democracy.

I, Professor Kanyimbi supports this idea. Time for change. Do not get advantage of our poverty. Andale mundimva kununkha ndithu.