Our national anthem rightly puts njala, nthenda, nsanje(hunger,disease, envy). I think the root of the former two could is also nsanje. For if there is no nsanje there is progress which means food availability better standards of living therefore no diseases.
I am doing my Masters of Science Information Theory, Cryptography and Coding but it seems people don't appreciate the course even though its being done in very few countries in Africa(I know Malawi and South Africa so far). And as a Malawian I feel privileged that I have done it right here in Malawi while students from other countries have to come here to Malawi to do the Masters Programme which others take it 'Father Ryans programme' and are not willing to take it as their own and so support it.
This is not the only thing. The opposition ,I think for the same reason nsanje, can't work together with the government. But they take every opportunity to frustrate what the government is doing. This would make one think the one party system is better. We could make democracy work too.
The following things contribute to nsanje: greed, pride, lack of patriotism, selfishness and these may be induced by competition(which is it seems defines democracy which shouldn't be the case). To us the people in a democracy we are trying to find a person who can help us. But to the politician(at least the present politicians) they are competing (for whatever reasons) for presidency which in their greed, selfishness and pride they see it as an opportunity to make money(I want this mindset to go. I don't want it in Malawi at least). Because they see it this way whoever becomes the president they wouldn't want to help(Its never in their intentions most of the times). I think the two 5-year term presidency should be applied in the parties too. And I would also love it if the continuance of the party presidency on each term should be determined by how much that leader has helped the government. This would help promote the desire for the Opposition(I think a better word should be used) to help the government in developing.
On the term "opposition": it is duty defining name. If one forgot his duty he is reminded by this 'label' that he is supposed to oppose the government thats why maybe we are having problems with the opposition here in Malawi. I would rather think of them as the helping hand of the government. co-governers/co-government thats what I think the opposition should be.
On Muluzi whether he should stand again: The constitution is meant to protect. Muluzi so far in his presidency has made so many things worse for Malawi. And most of his actions have shown him more of an exploiter than a helper. His intentions for continuing to rule is more for selfish reasons than helping Malawi. Because he has money and lies the constitution is supposed to protect Malawi from his exploitation. Supposed we have a good leader, should he be given a chance to rule again? I think NO! He doesn't need to be the president to help. In fact the succeeding president would be more willing to receive advice from a leader who has been good and has given himself respect by letting others rule. Besides there is a saying "too much power corrupts". Every human is corruptible. We do not know if he will continue being the good leader he has been. And he can't be the only good leader: new people bring new ideas. So Dr Muluzi, sir, mupume otherwise I pray for Red Sea(Exodus 14)