A year after the tragic loss of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others, Malawi stands at a crossroads, one marked by sorrow, remembrance, and the rare opportunity for national unity. But instead of coming together in collective grief, the nation is witnessing a divided commemoration, where symbolism speaks louder than words. This was a moment when grief should have brought us together, not pushed us further apart
The then Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ngoma, used his power to weave lies and push a political agenda that harmed the very people I sought to protect—unarmed, vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.
As the UTM convention draws nearer, the political landscape within the party has intensified, with presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe receiving a series of high-profile endorsements from influential figures such as Hon. Willet Kalonga, Hon. Allan Ngumuya, Hon. Penjani Kalua, Hon. Elsie Mituka, Hon. Alex Bulirani, and several others.
As we step into the latest chapter of the 21st century, the dynamics of the workplace continue to transform, guided by the distinct characteristics and expectations of the emerging workforce.
If we ask any good engineer about construction, we will be told that a good foundation to a structure determines its strength and durability.
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This write-up is not meant to defend the subject matter in question, Collen Zamba, the Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), but it's an expression of opinion on what I believe is a systematic effort to get the person out of the way.
Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Malawi are scrutinized for their effectiveness, focusing on Sylvester Namiwa of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI).
Namiwa's recent call for the firing of Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhale Ng'oma and public statements about security matters elicited criticism about exceeding CSO boundaries.
Embattled Energy Generation Company (Egenco) chief executive officer, William Liabunya, has come under fire following an expose of him deliberately flouting company procedures especially in recruitment processes that were largely mired in sheer unprofessionalism, nepotism and cronyism.
The announcement that Malawi has successfully passed the IMF's first test under the Staff Monitored Programme with Executive Board Involvement (PMB) is a monumental step forward for the nation. The IMF's decision to allocate $174 million under a new 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement is not just a financial boost but a vote of confidence in Malawi's economic and governance capabilities.