NEWS ANALYSIS: By Garvey Karvei, Nyasa Times Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has appointed a ten-man committee to manage affairs of his recently announced Presidential Contact and Dialogue Group (PCDG), according to Zodiak Radio. The terms of reference (TOR) for the Presidential Contact and Dialogue Group include; * To act as a platform for contact […]
By Evelyn Chibwe, Nyasa Times President Bingu wa Mutharika has accused unnamed European governments of bankrolling Malawi non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in order for them to organize mass demonstration against his government and effect unconstitutional regime change. Speaking when he addressed the nation on Sunday via the Malawi Broadcasting (MBC) radio and television, Mutharika said the […]
By Evelyn Chibwe, Nyasa Times Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has compared the protests in his country to this week’s riots in Britain and yet again issued arrest threats against unnamed civil rights leaders who planned the July 20 mass demonstrations against the deteriorating economic, social and political order. “I will hunt you and I […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter Newly appointed Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) first vice President Goodall Gondwe has asked boss President Bingu wa Mutharika to immediately revise the policy on the proceeds from Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga, which are currently earmarked for the 2014 campaign, for use in the northern region. Gondwe said there is need […]
By Lusubilo Sichali, Nyasa Times In a 25-minute long national address monitored on state-owned Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on Sunday, President Bingu wa Mutharika pleaded with organizers of the August 17 mass protests to call them off, claiming his government is doing all it can to improve the deteriorating economic and political governance in the […]
By Ganizani Desmond, a blogger Mzati Nkolokosa’s 5,000-word article has received lots of attention, particularly because of his perceived attack on people from the Northern Region of Malawi. Buried in the commotion are some points he raises which also deserve being commented on. In this article, I will try to provide my own perspective on […]
By Zione Valanguwo When one pieces together utterances of President Bingu wa Mutharika, Information Minister, Vuwa Kaunda, and Presidential Spokesperson, Heatherwick Ntaba, on issues surrounding the 20/7 “peaceful” demos, it requires no genius to note that Malawi’s leadership was entrusted in a huge lot of incompetent and confused fellows. President Mutharika may have emerged high […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times Following a serious stand-off between President Bingu wa Mutharika, his government and the civil society organizations, Britain has expressed concern about the situation in Malawi, asking the Head of State to show restraint ahead of the nationwide demonstrations on August 17. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said in a media statement […]
By Evelyn Chibwe, Nyasa Times Malawi’s president Bingu wa Mutharika has hired security forces from Zimbabwe to be used to break down planned August 17 countrywide mass demonstrations against his growing misrule and the deteriorating social, political and economic order in the southern African nation. According to a State House source, most of the ‘mercenaries’ […]
By Green Muheya, Nyasa Times August 17 demonstrations organisers have said they are now cowed by the threats of President Bingu wa Mutharika to crush the protestors, hitting back that they will meet him in the streets. Mutharika warned on Thursday that he will meet protesters in the streets, as the protest will be a […]
By Emily Mkamanga So far, Malawi has had its own share of hair raising and spine chilling statements made by the Heads of State. Malawians can remember so well the statement Dr Kamuzu Banda made when he got word that the late Chakufwa Chihana was coming into Malawi to fight against the dictatorship. Dr Banda surprised […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has threatened to “smoke out” protestors who will hold another round of nationwide anti-government demonstrations Wednesday August 17. Civil rights groups want Mutharika to explain his personal wealth, address foreign exchange and fuel shortages and reconcile with Britain, which froze aid after a diplomatic spat. […]
By Mzati Nkolokosa It has been a second term of a kind for President Bingu wa Mutharika. A second term called all descriptions: The President does not listen. The president has failed on governance. The president has failed to run the economy. The President has failed this, has failed that and that too. All fingers […]
By Peter Makossah, Nyasa Times The Civil Society organisations in Malawi says the follow-up August 17 mass protests premised on poor governance, disrespect of the rule of law, abuse of power, corruption dwindling economic situation and political intolerance among others will go ahead because President Bingu wa Mutharika and his government have failed to address […]
By Chandiwira Mlafwu, Nyasa Times Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika was on Wednesday embarrassed by a group of children at Mzuzu stadium where he was holding a beer party for street vendors, who hurled stones. According an eye witness, Vitumbiko Luhanga, a throng of children stormed the Marquee tent which was inside Mzuzu Stadium where the […]
By Evelyn Chibwe, Nyasa Times The former governing United Democratic Front (UDF) has expressed doubts over President Bingu wa Mutharika’s proposed Presidential Committee on Dialogue, saying it would be counter-productive as it would have no legal mandate and therefore its resolutions hardly enforceable. The President made the call as he opened a Commonwealth meeting for […]
By NyasaTimes Reporter The People’s Development Movement (PDM) has described as criminal President Bingu wa Mutharika’s vendors’ binge party held at the Mzuzu Stadium on Wednesday saying it smacks of people who celebrate deaths, as out of touch with Malawi culture. “It’s criminal to hold a party just a few days after the Police, of […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika has pardoned 272 prisoners , it has been announced. Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Security said Mutharika had pardoned prisoners who had served half of their sentences and those with good behaviour and were not convicted of serious offences. Mutharika, who retires in 2014 after […]