Mutharika opens Malawi parliament, urges unity
President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday inaugurated the 45th Session of Parliament with a call to the opposition to join hands with his government to run..
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Malawi President Peter Mutharika vows to crack down on corruption
Malawi’s President, Peter Mutharika, said there will be no ‘sacred cows’” or ‘untouchables’ in his administration when it comes to fighting corruption. Mutharika, who was elected..
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Will the new government and local councils improve service delivery in Malawi?
Local administration and service provision are failing in Malawi. Overall human development indicators have improved in the past couple of decades (e.g. life expectancy and school enrolment)...
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Lake Malawi Talks: Which way after Malawi polls?
It is clear, the lake border dispute talks between Tanzania and her Southern neighbour Malawi over Lake Nyasa have hit a snag after the Maputo..
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I’m ready to step down, says Joyce Banda
Malawian President Joyce Banda said on Thursday she is ready to step down if the High Court ratifies a disputed election last week and her opponent ends..
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Malawi’s election: What a job!
ON A plot next to the ultra-modern parliament building in Lilongwe is a shrine to Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who ruled Malawi for its first 33..
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Malawi vote recount may take up to a month
Malawi is only likely to have an official result of its chaotic 20 May election in 30 days, as the Malawi Electoral Commission embarks on..
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Malawi poll another stain on Africa
The outcome of the Malawi General Election characterises a malady that afflicts electoral processes in Africa. Having started off on the wrong footing, the resultant..
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Malawi stares at constitutional crisis after disputed election
Malawi's electoral authorities said Sunday they will re-open ballot boxes after finding evidence of irregularities, as the country was thrown into a constitutional crisis over..
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Highlights of Malawi’s 50 years of independence
Although Malawi gained independence fifty years ago it has struggled to make the transition to democracy. Let’s take a look at the current state of..
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