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obanda
obanda
8 years ago

ONE OF FOOLISH STORIES I HAVE SPENT TIME ON

nm
nm
8 years ago

Kamuzu was from Kasungu that is a fact. His late sister Jenala were like twins. His good side was that he was preserving our culture and Moral values. On the economy it was better. There was discipline in the civil service because of the fear prevailing at that time otherwise Kamuzu was a ruthless dictator. So many people disappeared during his rule, many died in prisons others in exile. He could even send his people outside to deal with his enemies there or send letter bombs. Atari Mpakati lost some fingers to one such letter. The university of Malawi lost… Read more »

CHEWA FEDERAL FRONT
CHEWA FEDERAL FRONT
8 years ago

“… was one of the most enigmatic characters…”
“… was celibate and dressed like an undertaker.”
Cecilia Kadzamira… “they never married…”
Looks like someone seated in some glass tower in London knows more about HKB than we do.
That’s why our elders should get into writing memoirs to tell their stories.
You mean HKB “fled” England because he had a child with someone’s wife, but then remained single throughout his life? Wouldn’t common sense suggest that he would then have gone on to marry?

nm
nm
8 years ago

Ndende zinali cida ca a Ngwazi. Many people were imprisoned for no reason at all or for speaking against the ills of the regime. The Malawi Young Pioneers and the Youth League were a terror
Malawi was a Police state under Kamuzu. It was only the economy that was strong because of the cold war the west wanted some countries on its side. Otherwise under Kamuzu it was a dark era.

fleshly
fleshly
8 years ago

Today’s young people, well i don’t think you know everything, some facts remain untold. I have been reading every article about Ngwazi with interest but i have observed that most of you just want to paint or tell the bad side of the man. if you wanna be great in story writing put all the sides of the coin and let people judge, but what you are doing is bringing your judgement to the readers, unfortunately some readers who have no time to search all truth they fall trap and believe every no sense put. I am a bit older… Read more »

Mnjonja
Mnjonja
8 years ago

Malawian or not , the man had powerful and effective economic policies. He had the nation at heart and had it working. His passion for his people was wow. He spent most of his time interacting with his people. All he talked among others was about economic growth and economic development – good standard of living. He repeatedly talked about food, shelter and clothing. The basis of human needs. He put much emphasis on farming – the backbone of Malawian economy. Malawi is at the primary level of the economy and was used to it’s strength. The Health, Education, Agriculture,… Read more »

Zidura Ntengo Undigwere
Zidura Ntengo Undigwere
8 years ago

This article actually contains nothing but the truth (check the literature, those of you who disagree). Just crying “lies” does not prove you right. So, present counter arguments that are based on fact, not just sentiment. A possible non-fact maybe the aspect of Kamuzu not being a Nyasa(lander). The speculation on this is based on many aspects of the Ngwazi’s life. But, why do his “relatives” not submitting to DNA tests, in this age? Even mitochondria from the female side would prove who is right, once and for all! Otherwise, some will still believe that he was NOT a Nyasa.… Read more »

Lloyd Mpofu
8 years ago

A Chakwera mwazitengera pa mgong’o. Munaonapo Tembo akukumbukira zimene zimenezo

GONANI
GONANI
8 years ago

I am not surprised that the author is hiding behind SOURCE – ECONOMIST. Why don’t you reveal your name, idiot, eh? Your article stinks! I am disgusted by your miserable attempt
to diminish the most decorated president Malawi has ever have.

In fact your luck of appreciation would mean only two things: Either you are too corrupted by your tribal insinuations to acknowledge what Malawi achieved under Ngwazi or you are too stupid to reason factually. Look, 95% of your article’s contents are lies. Face the truth!

xenophobia
8 years ago

he is dead and so why are you still troubled in your minds with a dead man. the truth of the matter is that kamuzu will never match any man of your choice and just be told point blank that you will just miss heaven for useless arguments like these instead of focusing to what Jesus want you to be. Remember Jesus once said let the dead bury the dead no wonder you are wasting time with the dead. sorry man.

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