Opinion Posts

How Deep Is Political Corruption in Malawi?

Jul 17, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Political corruption can simply be defined as the use of power by government officials or their network contacts for illegitimate private gain, as seen in the cashgate scandal or the recent fertlizergate in Malawi. First,… ...

Increased Taxes, Corruption, and Financial Indiscipline in Malawi

Jul 16, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The Malawi government recently increased the duty on importation of cars higher than the purchasing price. This has led to confusion and frustration among many Malawians, who do not understand why the government would impose… ...

Dausi took the wrong platform on DPP NGC’s resolutions

Jul 14, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Unprofessional and emotional Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Publicity Secretary, Nicholas Harry Dausi, condemned the party’s National Governing Council (NGC) for proposing what he termed as dictatorial laws to governing the daily operations of the… ...

President Chakwera, Vice President Chilima, and Ms. Martha Chizuma must honorably resign

Jul 13, 2023 Rick Dzida 0 &

"When good people do bad things, it is sad, but when they reach the point where one can predict that they will do nothing but bad things, a deeper kind of sadness sets in, almost… ...

Chakwera vs Mutharika: Who Possesses Better Leadership Skills for Malawi?

Jul 13, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Today's analysis continues to contrast the former President and the current President. We will now examine the first four years of Mutharika and Chakwera, specifically regarding food security. 1) Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Malawi Food… ...

What Political Future Holds for Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima?

Jul 13, 2023 Rick Dzida 0 &

"Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other." - Oscar Ameringer, German-American socialist editor, author, and organiser. Chilima's… ...

ACB: Corruption, Inefficiency, and Selective Justice in Malawi

Jul 08, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

It is quite shocking to witness some of the events unfolding in Malawi and the manner in which they occur. One begins to question whether law enforcement officers have received a proper legal education or… ...