Since MP's 'think' like their leaders...

Oops, sorry. Members of Parliament don't think, at least the majority don't. They are dictated to by their leaders. They have to tow the line of the leader. So if this is the case, why does MCP have to have some 50+ MP's if they are all going to be dictated to by John Tembo. Why not have John Tembo to represent the whole MCP and save costs on the 50 others. If all UDF MP's are going to think like Bakili Muluzi, why have all 40+ MP's when Gorge Mtafu can adequately do the job in addition to spewing all the profanity he can. Why have over 70 MP's representing the DPP when they all think like Bingu. Let Henry Chimuthu Banda represent the whole DPP then we save on paying others. Hey, if only three peoples views are advanced and 'discussed' in parliament and not the 12 million Malawians views why have parliament in the first place???

Lets see them, gentlemen!

in northeastern Uganda there is an area called Karamoja inhabited by semi-nomadic herdsmen called Karimojong. Life amongst these herdsmen has largely remained unchanged for thousands of years. They reject western culture, dress and technology amongst other things. The some men of the community are known not to dress and walk around with their manhood exposed. As a result of this manhood not being restrained in tight clothing, the size is certain cases tend to be 'generous', if it can be put that way. I would like to think that those with generous sized manhoods get treated with dignity befitting their size.

Back home we have a number of gentlemen who call themselves parliamentarians and politicians. They also would like to get undue dignity and respect but in this case for doing nothing but throwing spanners in the works of the country. I have one appeal to these 'honourable' gentlemen. Strip please! Lets see them! Lets see who are the real gentlemen here. Most likely none would emerge!

Risking it all

As the Sec. 65/Budget wrangle continues to rear it's ugly head questions are being asked where this whole comedy gone bad will take us. The country is being held at ransom by politicians who's egos are apparently and unfortunately bigger than their brains. Personal interests are at stake yet the whole country is being dragged into this useless, unnecessary and avoidable impasse. Is all this worth it? Mayo dziko langa lija, lapita kwa agalu!

fare thee well Kinnah

Once upon a time there was a great footballer by the name of Kinnah Phiri. He played a great many games for his beloved country Malawi and help it win a few accolades. He then trekked down to Swaziland to work on his coaching career. After a great many years he returned back home to mentor the young chaps at Bata Bullets or Bakili Bullets or Big Bullets, what ever they are called now. Lets just say BB. He was drafted into the caretaker team coaching the Malawi National Team. At the same time he brokered a deal worth some K60m for BB from an obscure South African company owned by Malawian twins.

Then everything seemed to come tumbling down on him. The K60m deal crumbled under false promises and unfulfilled commitments. The new expatriate coach of the national team booted him out in favour of a chap with much less experience than him. Then he went to the press to whine and moan about being dropped by the expariate coach like a sulking baby.

Happily for me he was suddenly whisked away by South African premier outfit Free State Stars to mentor the boys there. Oh, am so happy for him! So am I happy to get to hear much less of him! Fare thee well Kinnah!

(Pleasant) Surprises

The last weekend pulled up two surprises

Surprise 1 - Embattled vice president Cassim Chilumpha pulled one when he attended this years Independence Celebrations. During the first lady's funeral last month, there were plenty calls for renewed unity amongst politicians in the country. So far it is only Chilumpha who has heeded that that call so far. However he may have a different reason altogether for warming up to government. His very party, UDF, would like to see the back of him by impeaching him and his boss. He has found himself trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea. Talk about being embattled!

Surprise 2 - Another vice president pulled one too. VP and spokesperson of the MCP Nicholas Dausi ditched his party and joined the 'ruling' DPP. Now that was a surprise I found very hard to believe. He cited reasons of Section 65 and Bingu's recognition of Kamuzu as main reasons. I see many more reasons that I will rather keep to myself. Interestingly the MCP is finding Dausi's departure very hard to swallow. They say his departure is good riddance to waste stuff! Sour grapes perhaps?

Jungle Savages

Last night I was shocked to hear the language used in our Parliament. One legislator was overheard shouting 'Eh, agalu inu mukuti chani?' (Hey, you dogs, what are you saying?). It is believed the same legislator was then overheard shouting to the government bench 'You must be stupid'. I am made to believe the voice of both those unfortunate outbursts was that of 'Hon' Dr George Nga Ntafu, a neurosurgeon by profession. There were other outbursts of unsavory language heard in the background.

Now if this behavior is not that of stone age jungle savages (if indeed such savages exist. If they did't, they have now been discovered in Malawi), then tell me what is!

Chimpeni is back

A few months ago I lamented the disappearance of one aChimpeni. Well folks, he is back with a vengeance. I urge him to find a good 3 tonner truck specially for Area 15. He will make a killing there ... literally!

Who are the real Saboteurs?

Parliament has been suspended again. What a shame! Our politicians fail the see the writing on the wall that the people want them to put differences behind them for the common good of the country. Both camps have been pointing fingers at the other. My question is Who are the real saboteurs in this issue? The Government or the Opposition? My take? Both!