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Kabambe declared that his government would abolish the role of presidential advisors, saying the practice wastes public funds. Instead, ministers would be appointed strictly on merit and would serve as both implementers and advisors to the president
Malawi’s TB crisis is not a secret. It is a well-documented public health emergency. Tuberculosis continues to be a leading cause of death in the country, and timely access to medication is absolutely critical
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By Burnett Munthali | Malawi Freedom Network Dr. Jane Ansah wrote on her Facebook page emphasizing that many political parties…
Although not accused in the Mmobuosi saga, Nir Gess embodies the structural rot. As Malawi’s Honorary Consul to Israel, Gess is not entitled under law to a Malawian diplomatic passport. Yet questions swirl about whether he, and others in similar positions, have enjoyed privileges well outside official regulations.
At the same time,
Born in Israel but rooted in Malawi through decades of business ventures, Gess has long been one of the most influential figures linking the two countries. His family has operated large-scale tobacco estates in Malawi, a business that has often been accused of exploiting labor while shaping the rural economy in significant ways. Supporters call him a “bridge-builder” between Africa and Israel, while critics see him as a powerful businessman who masks profit motives under the veil of diplomacy.
