STRANGE SCENES IN MALAWI

Following rumours going round that the Malawi President BIngu Wa Mutharika had collapsed with a heart attack.There were jubilations in some areas ,people posting messages on social networking websites such as Facebook and twitter saying they cared less if the president dies.

This is so strange for a Malawian person to say,because the nation is full of God fearing people who respects someone's death and great the dead with dignity.For people to say they cared less means a lot apart from the ones who benefited from the DPP regime did not like the DPP led government due to its poor economic policies,stubbornness by the leader himself and other human rights abuses.

Then news came round that he is dead,people were so overjoyed.Some even saying their prayers have been answered.The nation could not just wait for the next elections in 2014.Some are even saying his body should not be returned back to Malawi.

What's next for this peace loving country?

MALAWI TOBACCO FARMERS CRYING FOUL..

 For so many years now,so many tobacco farmers in Malawi have been complaining of poor tobacco prices offered by the foreighn buyers at the acution floors in the 3 regions of the country.I remember there was a time farmers used to take their produce to sell in Mozambique and Zambia so that they should get better prices for their months of hard work.Its so doubtful now these days that you will see a farmer going into all that hussle to transport his produce so that they can maybe have a profit aftre sales.

Tobacco prices have been on the decline for a long time but its so doubtful if alot of farmers have seen this coming.There are so many factors afeecting this.Some of them being that there are not a lot of tobacco buyers from Europe and other parts of the world due to the anti-smoking campaigns and higher import taxes on such produce by our various buying countries.

This has had a negative effect om the economy as there is no forex coming in and there is no much money spent as it has been the case in the years before(being that farmers spend alot after harvest,thereby making various local business flourish).

But what should be or could have been done to be in a better situation?The blame should be put on the government.The government being in the know should have had put measures in place,educating and making various farmers aware of the factors that are affecting tobacco sales and prices.Farmers need to be encouraged to venture into growing different cash crops.There are crops like paprika,sweet and irish potatoes,maize(by irrigation for those who can manage).

There is no way that tobacco prices wil improve and farmers should know that.Politicianss should not come ther and have that as a campain tool that they will improve tobacco prices.If they say that thay are lying and cannot be trusted.

All i can advise is for the people above who can influence to put measures in place starting from now on about how a Malawian farmer can survive.

MALAWI'S PRESIDENT ANGERED BY MINISTER'S COMMENTS

The president of Malawi was angered by comments made by his own Minister of Information when he said that the President's popularity is on a decline than the first 5 years of his presidential term.

According to sources at the National Governing Council meeting held on the 30th of April at the New State House in Lilongwe,Dr Lipenga reffered to the various errors and not so good decisions made by the current leadership.It has been said that he pleaded with the president to change his ways so as not to tarnish the image of the presidency.

Reports say the president was somehow shocked to hear this from Dr Lipenga and had to take time to comment on it.It has been reported that later on he vented his anger on one of his ministers for not giving him proper advice regarding the matter with the deported British envoy.

There is now a worry what damage the diplomatic issue with the British government will cause.Major damage has really been caused  and it wil definately take some time for the wounds to heal.

BINGU WA MUTHARIKA AND THIRD TERM

Of latethis lovely,beautiful and peaceful country of mine,has seen the word THIRD TERM making rounds and being mentioned quiet a lot by people in politics and those interested in the affairs of the country.

Mr Wa Mutharika or DR as he is called these days has campained quietly and tried to woo other fellow corrupt and greedy MPs to back his bid in parliament that the constitution should be amended to help him stay in power for an extra 2 years.

That seemed to fail at first and then he though it wise to plant his brother to be the leader of the party and contest for presidency.According to opinion poll,.he(Bingu) has obviously seen that his brother would not defeat their former member Joyce Bnad who has instead decided to form her own party.By the way why putting his brother as if the country is a kingdom?Don't they have people capable to lead the party in the next elections?What is that he is trying to hide?His brother will just be in front but Bingu will be behind the scenes running the country.

Malawians are not stupid.They know your cunning plan to have him there just as a puppet while he (Bingu) runs the show in the background.I would advise my fellow Malawians not to even vote for the party.Would be good to bring different paty in government to ran the country not these people who are so greedy and corrupt.The question is who would we trust to be a smooth operator.Joyce Bnada in my eyes seems a good bet now but i do think she will change colors a few days in the hot seat and get big headed again.

What do you think fellow Malawians.??

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ON MALAWI DEPORTING A BRITISH ENVOY.

A lot of Malawians are getting very concerned with how our politicians are getting big headed and thinking they are above the law.

Of late the President of Malawi,has been behaving and acting as if he is above the law himself.He is neglecting serious issues at heart that are affecting alot of us Malawians.He thought it was wise to deport the British envoy to Malawi for reasons best known to himself and his clonies.What he should know is that these foreign envoys,diplomats as they are called,are there to represent their respective countries,to act as eyes on irregularities that various governments do.Its sad to see Bingu acting in such a foolish way by deporting one such envoy from Britain.

Just imagine what impact such kind of act will have on the nation as a whole.There are various people to be affected by this silly and stupid act by the countrys' president.People wonder if he expected the foreign envoys to be cheering and clapping their hands,giving him an ovation if he is acting silly.They are not there to do that.They are there to help,and one form of helping is giving criticism.They cannot stand and watch while someone is acting stupid,and people suffering.Bingu is becoming a dictator,first he took the title of Ngwazi and he feels he is in top of the world himself.Slowly the country is returning to old times.Why dont politicians learn from mistakes made by previous people in government.

The country gets alot of aid and grants from the British and various foregn governments and it pains the envoys to see how money is being wasted in silly projects or even corrupt officials.Look at what Madonna did.She stopped everything and in return alot of innocent kids and people will suffer.Just by building the school there was a chance of people getting employment and kids getting an aducation.

Bingu is slowly getting into another Mugabe.Things started that way in Zimbabwe.Diplomat being expelled then taking land from white farmers and look at where the country is now.Foreign countries just watch and in return withdraw their aid and lots of people suffer.The politicians will be fine,eating daily yet some people are suffering.

Do they want people yto act the way people are actin in the North of Africa??

LEGISILATORS OUT OF THEIR MINDS.

A lot of us Malawians are asking themeselves what the politicians are thinking by coming up with proposals as changing some features of the national flag.

Questions are being asked regarding the intelligence our legislators.Whoever slept in his or her house and came up with this silly suggestion of changing our historical flag.

Why hiding on the fact that times have changed?The national flag is not associated with any party or anything bad in history for it to be changed.

There are so many important issues to be discussed and changed not the national flag.People are fed up silly politics,Discuss real issues that affect the ordinary citizen.

There is fuel shortages and some other issues that need to be looked into.Leave our flag on its own as it is.It has special meanings.

There are no good reasons to have the features on the flag changed.It needs to be treated with respect otherwise its going to loose its significance and the respect it deserves.

NEW PROPOSALS ON CAR IMPORTS

There hjave been reports in the national newspapers this week that the government intends to introduce new proposals as regards the importation on second hand cars into the country.

While these measures are good,they will also have and adverse effect on the economy of the country,various families who rely in selling second hand cars to make a living.

The reason being given is because people import alot of very old cars,this increases the lack of forex on the market.What an excuse.!!Blaming the poor man,yet you are forgetting the people up there in high paying jobs,the Asian traders who are scattered all over the country,trading in fake goods and in retrn taking money out ofthe country..Don't forget the corruption in our various banks.

Why can't the government put up measures like say ''anyone should not import a car not over 10years old than saying cars from 2002 onwards?''.You may ask why i am saying this.What will happen say in the next 20years because 2002 will be long gone and the cars around that time will be older again.Do you see the logic in this.It is a better way to put a number of years that a year to be specific.Some countries practice this.

There are also plans of hiking customs duty.The duty is already high right now,but its doubtiful if the money is put to good use.

I fear for the various Malawian families when these proposals come into place.A lot of Malawians will get into financial problems,thereby lots of suffering families,maybe an increase in crime too.I am not saying duty should not be increased but people should be considerd too.

WHERE IS THE FUEL?

Life is back to those days when we used to have a line people queing to buy fuel for their cars and paraffin for lamps.

Would you please explain why there is this scarcity Mr Minister responsible.People cant stand in with their cars in lines wanting to by fuel.Is this good for investment,if you talk of attracting foreign investors.

We already have a problem of power cuts.Stories have been told,about maintenance works being carried and its been years,no change has happened.Still the same problems,same stories each day.Some countries sack people running the respective government organisations.Now we have a problem of fuel,yet someone who is getting big headed now is buying a presidential jet.What a waster.You have had your time and soon you will be persecuted the same way you are doing to other politicians.

ON MINIMUM WAGE IN MALAWI

The country has so far seen an influx of lots of mostly Chinese and Middle Eastern investors on top of the already operating Indian,Pakistan and Sri Lankan traders that are scattered all over highly populated areas around the country.

Most of these employers treat their staff poorly.They have poor working conditions,some dont even have breaks,pay is very low despite the government saying there is a minimum wage of K185 per day.The question is what will K185 do to a person with a family.Most of us locals have to commute to work as well by public transport daily and the daily wage is not even enough..not even enough to buy half a kilogram of meat.(don't even dare to say the word tilapia.(chambo).I hear its imported fish,thats why so expensive.Some companies like one Chinese owned,Ice Cream manufacturer in Kanengo,Lilongwe pays staff K125 per day,what a load rubbish..

Its so disgusting to see and hear politicians complaining that their salaries are very low and needs and increase,yet their salary packages and other benefits are miles away from an average citizen.

Politicians get voted into power and forget aboout the local person.They forget about the neighbour they used to play bawo with,they forget their days they campaigned and the lies they said.MP's are there to present people's interests,but do they do that?..NO!!.The president himself has been busy paying lip service about cotton prices and threatening the buyers with action yet nothing is done. These hypocrites have no shame at all, once they are voted in power ,they stop caring about welfare of the voters. I do ask myself,will i be like this if i was in power.I have seen the problems people face.Do you now wonder when people say the second term is a flop?

Why is it that they sit and watch these so called foreign investors,ill treat loal Malawians.Are they scared of taking them head on?If they cannot comply with the laws of the country,they should have their licences withdrawn and deported from the country.We have laws that need to be followed.Even animals in the jungle have rules to be adhered to.

How come companies are getting away with this by paying hard working citizens lowly.You will be suprised that these foreign employers have people from their own countries who do same jobs that local Malawians do,yet they are on a higher rate of pay?Why is that?

When are we going to find politicians with he welfare of people at heart.Someone who will think of his people and make sure companies,investors,employers are following employment laws.When will the so called trade unions fight for workers rights.?People have got the right to good pay,than silly money for hard work.

MALAWI AND UNDERAGE SEX

There are has been an influx of tourists into various countries in Africa from various parts of the world.There are some who are genuine visitors but there are some with sick minds.

There has been a lot of these people going to Asian countries and exploiting poor kids for sex.These people are banned in their various countries not to be in any contact with any children,not even live close to a school.

The question now arises what are our countries doing about this?These people are commiting offenses right in front of our eyes yet nothing is being done.Our corrupt politicians and police personel are not bothered about doing something about this.People have been reporting to police but the suspects are out the next few hours.What do they want in 10 year old girls.??

Why do the law makers and those supposed to protect us let this happen?These people should be arrested,put into our filthy jails then deported to their countries.Most of these people are well known paedophiles in their respective countries.They pretend to come on holidays,yet they are here to abuse our poor kids and girls.

Something seriously needs to be done about this.A lot of these people are walking away with murder.