Some Development Issues and Debates

Gc matchaya, phd I think jb shd exercise care in accepting defectors lest she provides cover for hyenas who will work to bring her downfall . Presumably she was being supported by some dpp mps such as kalinde etc. those should be her first priority and then,she should seriously consider working with opposition as one way of encouraging politics of inclusion,. Those who have pledged their support already shud be considered seriously . In fact a government of national unity would be desirable. She should also seriously note that her strength and long term success are dependent on public opinion which itself is a function of people's perception of what she does. Things like bowing down to pressure from tribesmen to lead a tribal grouping are simply in discord with the tenets of survival in multiparty politics in a country with a myriad social fault lines. So should anyone for example approach her privately to try AND convince her that she is more of a certain tribe or religion ...

by Dr G C Matchaya When the news of the demise of the president Bingu wa Mutharika broke out, I was taken by surprise. I did not expect his death to come this soon and just soon after some prophets had predicted it to be very close. Of course the amazement did not last too long as I started pondering on the question of succession. Was it going to be the legitimate successor (the then VP JB) or was it going to be someone else? If it were to be someone else whom then would it be, the Speaker Chimunthu Banda or someone from outside those ranks? No matter how much I tried to think of other possibilities, I was convinced that the presidency was constitutionally JB’s. Now that all seems to be in order and JB has taken control of national affairs, it’s the appropriate time to congratulate her and wish her good luck. So Congratulation and good luck Madam President, this is not a simple achievement and neither is it a simple task. Madam President, you are inheriting this country at a time ...