In what some describe as the wedding of the year, Malawi’s President Dr Bingu wa Mutharika wed his former cabinet minister Callista Chapola Chimombo Saturday April 17, 2010. The officiation took place at Civo Stadium, an open place contrary to Roman Catholic procedure. Over 20 heads of states and governments were among the 4,500 delegates to the ceremony.
Among many, Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the Duke of Edinburg have wished the first couple all the best.The budget is yet to be known but expected to be in hundreds of millions of Malawi Kwacha as several companies, individuals and the first couple designate have donated some amounts already.
Suppression of Press Freedom
While Malawi’s president has received several awards and lately been chosen African Union Chairman, things are not that rosy at home given his government’s alleged ban of The Nation Publications Limited (NPL). The NPL is a publisher of four titles (The Nation-which is daily, Weekend Nation, Nation on Sunday and newly introduced vernacular one Fuko). The ban has been condemned both locally and internationally as suppression of press freedoms.
The NPL was founded by veteran politician now late Aleke Banda who died Friday 9th April 2010 after a four year battle with cancer. Ironically while government is alleged to have banned advertising with NPL, he was accorded state funeral. Here is Munthali's eulogy for Banda.
Flag Changes
Hot debate continues as government has proposed changes to the Malawi national flag arguing that the flag deserves some modifications to reflect socio-economic development Malawi has experienced since 1964. However the proposal sees to fall on deaf ears as some Malawians argue that this is a non-starter. Blantyre-based blogger Joe Mlenga says that the proponents of the change are merely dragging the traditional leaders to their advantage:
Government assigned the Ministry of Information and Civic Education to consult Malawians at various levels on the proposed flag changes. Among others Malawians have argued through published reports that the desired change is not justified as the country has not yet a stage to deserve the proposed changes on the national flag.
Media Developments-Internet
A relatively new blogger Vincent Kumwenda updates us on the recent media developments in Malawi. In his post titled Malawian Media and the Internet Update, he highlights three media companies which have turned to internet as an added delivery platform for their services:
Among many, Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the Duke of Edinburg have wished the first couple all the best.The budget is yet to be known but expected to be in hundreds of millions of Malawi Kwacha as several companies, individuals and the first couple designate have donated some amounts already.
Suppression of Press Freedom
While Malawi’s president has received several awards and lately been chosen African Union Chairman, things are not that rosy at home given his government’s alleged ban of The Nation Publications Limited (NPL). The NPL is a publisher of four titles (The Nation-which is daily, Weekend Nation, Nation on Sunday and newly introduced vernacular one Fuko). The ban has been condemned both locally and internationally as suppression of press freedoms.
The NPL was founded by veteran politician now late Aleke Banda who died Friday 9th April 2010 after a four year battle with cancer. Ironically while government is alleged to have banned advertising with NPL, he was accorded state funeral. Here is Munthali's eulogy for Banda.
Flag Changes
Hot debate continues as government has proposed changes to the Malawi national flag arguing that the flag deserves some modifications to reflect socio-economic development Malawi has experienced since 1964. However the proposal sees to fall on deaf ears as some Malawians argue that this is a non-starter. Blantyre-based blogger Joe Mlenga says that the proponents of the change are merely dragging the traditional leaders to their advantage:
Government assigned the Ministry of Information and Civic Education to consult Malawians at various levels on the proposed flag changes. Among others Malawians have argued through published reports that the desired change is not justified as the country has not yet a stage to deserve the proposed changes on the national flag.
Media Developments-Internet
A relatively new blogger Vincent Kumwenda updates us on the recent media developments in Malawi. In his post titled Malawian Media and the Internet Update, he highlights three media companies which have turned to internet as an added delivery platform for their services:
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