Month: July 2016 Posts

UDF MP presses for dual citizenship

Jul 14, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 24 &

Malawi could develop if it accepts dual citizenship legislation, a United Democratic Front (UDF) lawmaker has said. Mangochi South Member of Parliament, Lilian Patel argues that if Malawians that are doing well outside the country… ...

Sorry but I am not sorry – Lucius withdraws apology over Wi-Fi request

Jun 18, 2016 William Simango 63 &

If you were to start celebrating thinking that Lucius Banda had finally understood that problems of Malawians are huge than his need for a free Wi-Fi in Parliament then stop in your tracks. According to… ...

How Billy Kaunda knocked out Bakili Muluzi

Apr 12, 2016 Wonderful Mkhutche 216 &

In his first three albums, Mwapindulanji (1997), Alibe Mawu (1999) and Muyime Kaye (2000),  Malawi musician Billy Kaunda was a musician who completely had nothing to do with politics. He was a soft spoken young… ...

Mutharika ignores UDF again

Apr 07, 2016 Richard Jimu 87 &

The whirlwind of only one person benefiting from the alliance between ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) which has been centre of conflicts in the party continues, and Atupele Muluzi… ...

Born-again politicians hijacked Malawi’s democratic revolution

Mar 10, 2016 Wonderful Mkhutche 78 &

In 1958 Malawians wanted to see Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda in power. After being under the British colonial rule for six decades, and as the wind of Pan-Africanism started blowing across the continent, Malawians wanted… ...

UDF row: Party gets restraining order against Omar

Feb 02, 2016 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 23 &

At a time when dust is refusing to settle within the Malawi's opposition party, United Democratic Front (UDF) over who should discharge core duties, the party’s national executive committee (NEC) has obtained an injunction against… ...

Lucius roasts Malawians

Jan 30, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 156 &

Member of Parliament for Balaka North Lucius Banda says Malawians deserve bad political leaders because they deliberately vote for weak candidates while booting out visionary politicians. According to Banda, Malawians can vote for a candidate… ...