Frank Phiri
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Malawi court rejects Banda’s call to annul elections
Malawi’s high court has issued an injunction barring President Joyce Banda from interfering in the electoral process.
Daunting task for new Malawian president
As Malawi’s courts grapple with the electoral challenge lodged by the opposition Mgwirizano coalition to last week’s poll, the country’s new President, Bingu wa Mutharika, is…
Delays dog power project in Malawi
It’s a tale of delays, missed deadlines and the grinding problems that can dog large-scale infrastructure projects. Work to connect electricity lines between Malawi and…
Malawi: Voter registration dogged by apathy
With just under four months remaining before Malawi’s general elections, local activists and international observers have expressed concern at the lack-lustre response to voter…
Fat cats are rolling in money in Malawi
Corrupt fat cats in Malawi continue to walk around with their heads held high, even though they have been caught with their hands in the cookie jar. The consequences of their…
Making gambling a safe bet in Africa
The gambling industry is making inroads on the African continent. If not closely monitored, it could bring with it a host of evils such as prostitution, money laundering and…