Interview with Malawi govt spokesperson Kaliati on new land laws

The recent budget sitting of parliament passed land administration related bills which have raised controversy. The Minister of Information, Communications Technology and Civic Education, Patricia Kaliati, provides some insights into the pieces of legislation and other related matters. Excerpts: Could you mention the land related Bills that have been passed during the recent Budget meeting […]

Chiefs embrace Land Bill after Muluzi and Tembenu’s clarification

Chiefs in the country now fully embrace the recently passed Land Bill after government’s thorough interpretation of the sections which were perceived sticky. The chiefs told journalists in Lilongwe on Friday that they were misled by other sectors of the society who despised the Bill as aiming at burdening poor Malawians with tax and relinquishing […]

Of Motal Engil deal and Malawi Land Bills: Mutharika’s govt lack of transparency creates suspicion

It is common knowledge that Malawians are facing numerous problems— r a n g i n g from food shortaged to joblessness. This high level of suffering has forced most people to pose the question: “Where is Malawi leading to?” Probably, government has an answer to this question. From time to time the President assures […]