Opinion Posts

Talking Blues:  A corrupt judiciary, every citizen‘s nightmare

Aug 07, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“I am a bit confused by your article. The Chief Justice (CJ) has the power to act on his officers. If CJ has solid evidence, why is he not initiating suspension/ interdiction of the judge… ...

Malawi Judicial Service Commission is too damaged to discipline corrupt judges — Law Professor

Aug 06, 2022 Danwood M Chirwa 0 &

Fellow Malawians, do not underestimate the depth of corruption and unprofessional conduct within the Malawian judiciary that was being talked about earlier this week. It goes really deep. This is a problem practising lawyers have… ...

Talking Blues: Corruption is our biggest enemy and is not welcome here

Jul 31, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

Chizuma (L) and Chakwera at the anti-corruption conference last week Today, I will cut directly to the chase. Parliament is in session. Our Members of Parliament are busy “talking”. Not just talking but passing laws… ...

Talking Blues: Malawi’s finest hour indeed

Jul 25, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

I beg to move that “considering the various challenges encountered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the prosecution of cases, this House resolves that a Private Member’s Bill be drafted to amend the Corrupt Practices Act… ...

Talking Blues: There’s no point crying over spilt sour milk

Jul 17, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 1 &

“…..I believe it is important for me to inform you that apart from the Vice-President, whose alleged involvement was already made public three weeks ago, no member of my Cabinet appears on the Bureau’s list… ...

Talking Blues: Like one Tantalus, we are tantalised; till when?

Jul 10, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

The Curse of the House of Atreus is known by all scholars of Greek mythology. In this myth, Zeus cursed one family for six generations. Although the story bears Atreus’ name, it started before he… ...

Talking Blues: The fight between Chakwera and Chilima will have no winner

Jul 03, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 1 &

“We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.”… ...

African solutions to African problems: Reframing science innovation

Jun 10, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

By Quarraisha Abdool Karim, PhD Africa is plagued by many epidemics — from tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS to malaria and wild polio — but the continent has also worked for decades to fight these threats. The… ...

Talking Blues: Of monkeys, our leaders, rubble and the ‘British Suspect’

Jun 05, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

”I am just as frustrated as you are to hear that the British suspect recently visited Malawi and none of the agencies actively investigating him here noticed, thus missing a golden opportunity to make progress… ...

Talking Blues: The making of a revolution

May 29, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (26 October 1919 – 27 July 1980) was the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979. His reign was characterised by a pro-West orientation and autocratic rule. Educated in Switzerland, he… ...

Talking Blues: MCP and DPP, lead us not into temptation!

May 15, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“You [Mark Antony] climbed up, approached Caesar’s chair … and offered him a crown. …Where did you get the crown? You didn’t just find it lying there; you brought it from home, a premeditated and… ...

Opinion: Nafenso tilaweko

May 06, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

If you ever you want to experience a small dose of inequality, inefficiency, and corruption in Malawi, start at Kamuzu International Airport. You can’t get past security, check-in, immigration, and other formalities without being asked… ...

Talking Blues: Where do we go from here?

May 01, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera is one lucky fella. With the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in total disarray, and its opposition sister United Democratic Front (UDF) in snooze mode, no one can stop or slow… ...

Talking Blues: The day Malawi Police almost played with fire

Apr 24, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

A revolution can be defined as a radical change in the established order. Revolutions typically happen when dissatisfied citizens conclude that government institutions have failed or no longer serve their intended purpose. As a result,… ...

Talking Blues: Easter edition – Can our Lazarus rise with the risen Lord?

Apr 17, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

”We in the opposition have previously and tirelessly raised such issues of nauseating corruption by President Peter Mutharika’s administration. He needs to resign and call for early elections.” Pres Lazarus Chakwera in July 2018, serving… ...