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One of my readers commented on one of my entries, “Poly and the art of impunity, part 1” (http://www.chikondisato.blogspot.com/2015/09/poly-and-art-of-impunity-part-1.html). He said the arguments I raised did not fully substantiate my line of argument. As a writer, I couldn’t argue more, I asked him to read the title of that entry; it clearly stated that the entry was part 1 of a series I had embarked on. Yes it was part 1 and I couldn’t expect to raise everything in it, rather I wanted it to build up. But now as per my plan, I choose to abandon the series that never was. So here I am, with my notebook computer on my working table. As usual I am reading new and old stuff from my favourite writers. Zebedee, Ephraim Munthali, George Kasakula, Levi Manda, Madalitso Mussa and Innocent Chitosi, in that order. I must confess that every time I read their columns, my mind opens up to new ideas. In the end one thing catches my attention…. Levi Manda, in his entry, talks about how h...

Malawi is not a failed state yet. But it could become one not in many months to come. As much as we hear that there are reforms that could control our fate and steer it to the right lane, which is just another sugar coated lie abate Mulhako understanding that it is just a cultural grouping and not an advisory board to the president, the truth is Malawians are sitting on a time bomb. It is just a matter of time before it explodes. In 2011, it all started with the populace ignoring things that should have mattered the most and engaging in cheap regional politics. It all started with the opposition party practicing cheap intra party politics instead of doing their job. There is not much difference now that the honourable leader of opposition is busy being distracted by a “cockroach” who thinks he has what it takes to govern this country. Now that the Malawian kwacha is being punched heavy blows by the US Dollar and losing its teeth on by one, we should start asking ourselve...

Slightly over a month ago, Poly was closed. Slightly less than 2 months of closure, the college is poised to open for its third semester of the calendar year on 5 th October. Quite a record. It’s only in Malawi where you can have three academic semesters in one calendar year. Some cornestones we could embrace But the closure is history now, and most students are looking forward to the opening, the future. So too are parents and guardians, lecturers and other stakeholders. It’s time that the students found lasting solutions to their problems. You know what sweet mortals , it is the students who have a problem because the administration has a problem. So, plainly speaking, who then has a genuine problem? Your guess is not as bad as mine. Intelligent mortals, Poly has a problem and it is called impunity. The feeling that you can do anything and get away with it. The feeling of lack of responsibility and patriotism. Truth be told, there are two warring factions at the P...