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Steve Sharra Questions about dead presidents’ legacies are best left to historians writing a generation removed. But for the late Malawian President Prof. Bingu wa Mutharika, we can be sure of a few things that will be part of his … read more »
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Blantyre – Malawian President Joyce Banda on Friday hinted she might act against a group of ministers who tried to block her rise to power following the death of her predecessor Bingu wa Mutharika. Banda described as a “coup” the … read more »
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By Nick Wright Malawi prides itself on being a peaceful, friendly and law-abiding country, but it is also well-known for occasional lurches in the opposite direction. The recent transfer of power, from President Bingu wa Mutharika, who died on 5th … read more »
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LILONGWE, Malawi — A sombre mood fell over Malawi as truckloads of people welcomed the remains of late president Bingu wa Mutharika, flown back from South Africa Saturday following a fatal heart attack. Thousands of Malawians waited with new President … read more »
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When the Malawian government dithered in announcing President Bingu wa Mutharika’s death on Thursday, anxious citizens feared the worst. A struggle for power would plunge Malawi even further into turmoil. But now as Joyce Banda assumes Mutharika’s mantle – and … read more »
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Lilongwe – Malawi’s new president, Joyce Banda, on Tuesday unveiled a shake-up of top officials charged with government finances and media, purging loyalists of the late leader Bingu wa Mutharika. “Although we are in mourning, certain decisions cannot wait,” Banda … read more »
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President Robert Mugabe said he is shocked by the death of Malawian leader Bingu wa Mutharika, whom he described as a “close friend”and an African hero who helped him to fight western sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. Mutharika collapsed and died … read more »
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Blantyre – Neither the South African government nor hospital officials in Johannesburg could comment on reports of the death of Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika, saying only Malawi’s government was authorised to speak about the president. Hospital sources and government … read more »
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Blantyre – Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday said the country’s women could wear whatever they liked, after police arrested a gang that stripped women on the streets wearing pants. “You are free to wear what you want. Women … read more »
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October 12, 2011 by benim
Blantyre – Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika has turned to the courts in his deepening feud with his deputy, his lawyer said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at finding a way to push her from office. Mutharika sacked his … read more »
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Lilongwe – Malawi police killed 19 unarmed citizens and shot 58 others during protests in July, the government’s rights body said on Monday, in the first official report on unprecedented rallies against President Bingu wa Mutharika’s government. The Human Rights … read more »
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Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika urged African states Monday to allow opposition groups to express their views, three weeks after anti-government protests in his own country left 19 dead. But Mutharika also made a dig at his own opposition, saying … read more »
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Malawi’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has endorsed embattled President Bingu wa Mutharika’s younger brother as the party’s possible candidate in 2014 elections, in a move that could inflame opposition to the president. State radio said on Monday that Peter … read more »
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Malawi President Bingu Mutharika on Thursday appealed to the opposition and civil society organizations to come forward for a dialogue rather than going into the streets. The president made the remarks during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday … read more »
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Blantyre – Malawi’s president has lashed out at anti-government demonstrators as two days of protests left at least 12 people dead in unprecedented levels of unrest in this southern African nation. Hospital officials and activists said on Thursday the victims … read more »
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Malawi’s president lashed out at anti-government demonstrators Thursday, as two days of protests left at least 10 people dead in unprecedented levels of unrest in this southern African nation. Hospital officials and activists said the victims had been shot with … read more »
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Blantyre – A Malawian soldier has been fired from the army after posting a political comment on social networking site Facebook, a senior military officer said on Sunday. The soldier was fired last week after posting that he “supports” the … read more »
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Tunis – Tunisia’s most prominent opposition figure quit the unity government on Tuesday, further destabilising the interim leadership amid renewed uncertainty about the country’s direction. Nejib Chebbi, who founded the opposition Democratic Progressive Party, said he resigned because he is … read more »
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February 4, 2011 by benim
Blantyre – Malawian lawmakers will next week debate a law change to criminalise public farting, which a cabinet minister said had been encouraged by democracy. “The government has a right to ensure public decency. We are entitled to introduce order … read more »
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