Golden Matonga

Golden Matonga is an award-winning journalist, columnist and blogger based in Malawi’s capital Lilongwe.

Malawi’s new president is off to a good start

Africa Golden Matonga - 13 Oct 2020

In 100 days of presidency, Lazarus Chakwera has been mostly well received despite a few glitches

Malawi’s new president defends controversial cabinet

Africa Golden Matonga - 10 Jul 2020

Lazarus Chakwera’s post-election honeymoon did not last long

Lazarus Chakwera is sworn in after winning Malawi’s historic presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 28 Jun 2020

The opposition presidential candidate won the vote by 20 percentage points, after last year’s poll was overturned because of irregularities

Opposition are favourites on eve of Malawi’s presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 22 Jun 2020

Polls suggest widespread dissatisfaction with the administration of President Peter Mutharika

Malawi’s Supreme Court affirms nullification of presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 8 May 2020

Reiterating an already historical court ruling, the president's election has once again been rebuffed

The judge who defied Malawi’s government to stop the lockdown

Africa Golden Matonga - 6 May 2020

Standing up to abuses of power runs in Justice Kenyatta Nyirenda’s blood

Malawi’s president ordered a lockdown. The court said no

Africa Golden Matonga - 23 Apr 2020

Trust in Peter Mutharika’s government is at an all time low — just when it’s needed most

Malawi Court bars South African lawyers from presidential re-election case

Africa Golden Matonga - 13 Apr 2020

The electoral commission’s decision to appoint expensive foreign advocates has been widely criticised

Pressured Mutharika fires army chiefs

Africa Golden Matonga - 19 Mar 2020

A statement from the presidency said popular army commander General Vincent Nundwe, alongside his deputy Clement Namangale, had been replaced

Ignoring coronavirus fears, Malawi concentrates on its own political crisis

Africa Golden Matonga - 18 Mar 2020

Politicians are paying more attention to the upcoming election than to Covid-19

Covering Malawi’s political crisis

Africa Golden Matonga - 7 Feb 2020

The past eight months were perhaps the most strange and unsettling in the country’s modern history. Reporting on it was tough, but I persevered— and so does Malawi

In historic decision, Malawi annuls presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 3 Feb 2020

Top court says that electoral irregularities were ‘widespread, systematic and grave’

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection