Should Malawi’s next Government have a Code of Conduct for Political Advisers?
I’m reviewing the code of conduct of special advisers to the UK government. It’s an interesting read which lists in quite some detail a lot regarding the role, status and … Continue reading
The Jappie Mhango allowances fiasco is only the tip of the Iceberg of corruption in Malawi
If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time, you’ll know that Malawi has a big corruption problem. It is a fact and there’s no getting away from it. … Continue reading
This story exemplifies the immaturity of #African Politicians – #Malawi
Summary: A fierce government critic decides to hold a public lecture, and books a conference room in a hotel…. then this happens. ABOUT THE CANCELLATION OF THE PUBLIC LECTURE: At … Continue reading
Racism and Bigotry is encouraged from the top, but the real enemy is Global Inequality
The other day – about two weeks ago, the British Prime minister referred to the migrants at Calais trying to cross into the UK as ‘swarming..’ It was an insensitive … Continue reading
When it comes to corruption, Britain really should shut up | Simon Jenkins | The Guardian
Why didn’t successive Malawi Governments act to stop the looting of US$2 billion+ from government accounts?
Before any talk of a new IFMIS is taken seriously, Malawians need to be told how much money is missing from government accounts, and why successive governments failed to stop … Continue reading
Who is interfering with MACRA’s mandate?
It’s a sad state of African politics that sometimes influential people attempt to hijack the institutional and democratic processes of doing things, for personal gain. Often money, lots of it, … Continue reading
