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Opinion, Politics

Of DPP legislator Sammer Suleiman’s uncivilised, savage attacks on Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila

Maravi Post Author

By Chikondi Moto

The recent remarks made by opposition Democratic Progress Party (DPP) legislator Sammer Suleiman at Bangwe Desert Ground in Blantyre directed at the Minister of Higher Education Dr Jessie Kabwila, are not only deeply disrespectful but also a disgrace to the DPP’s re-election campaign.

Suleiman comments amount to a personal attack on women, specifically targeting Dr Kabwila in an unbecoming manner.

To clarify, Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba was merely admiring Dr Kabwila’s beauty — a harmless observation — and not intending to demean her.

However, comparing Dr Kabwila to Mary Navicha is entirely inappropriate.

Dr Kabwila is a respected academic and a champion of academic freedom in Malawi.

In contrast, many women within the DPP ranks are not recognised by their professional achievements, but simply by the titles “Mrs” or “Miss”.

It is unwise — and indeed, politically damaging — for anyone to seek popularity through the public humiliation of women.

While the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) continues to focus on issue-based campaigning, the DPP appears increasingly lost, resorting instead to personal attacks, particularly targeting women from the podium.

We also wish to issue a stern warning to Suleiman whose Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) is in question.

MCP has no tolerance for those who seek to undermine the rights and dignity of women.

This conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values of inclusivity and respect that underpin our commitment to advancing women’s rights in Malawi.

As Malawi is going to polls, Suleiman sentiments on public forum to win voters to get in power is savage approach and uncivilised.

Malawians deserve a better leadership with clear vision beyond September 16 not partisan politics that has no basis.

Education, Malawi

MIM lauded for academic excellence: Graduates 424

Lloyd M’bwana

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) has been accorded with high esteem following splendid academic performance in grooming top manager in the country and beyond.

National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas Chataghalala Munthali confirmed on MIM’s human capital grooming when he presided over 3rd congregation of the institution’s fifth and
sixth cohorts graduation ceremony on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Bingu International Convention (BICC) in the capital Lilongwe.

Graduand, Dr Greg Walker, Dr Jessie Kabwila while Professor Dzimbiri and Dr Munthali look on (from left)

Dr. Munthali observed that MIM’s excellent academic records are paramount towards Malawi’s 2063 development agenda.

He cited prominent individuals passed through MIM corridors who are contributing greatly to Malawi’s development agenda including Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima, Lingalireni Mihowa (Executive Director for Oxfam-Malawi), Edith Jiya (Group CEO of Old Mutual), Tiya Somba Banda (President of the
revered Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and among others.

“But why are you only picking on examples of those who did Masters degrees or PhD? This is depressing to some of us. The answer is simple. If you only have a certificate, diploma or degree, then you are not there yet. The world is fast evolving and to remain competitive in your field and for the nation, please come back to MIM and complete your education.

“But here is the key message. Be it in Government and politics, civil society and NGO sector, private sector, sports and creative arts, you will spot someone who has walked through the MIM corridors being part of the drivers. So be proud graduands,” lauds Dr Munthali.

MIM graduation ceremony highlights

He added, “You can and should be part of these inspirational figures and more! Be motivated. I know some of you think you have already done it in life, but am sure you decided to pass through the MIM corridors because you wish to soar even higher like an eagle. Your new journey has just started – that is why this event is called a commencement event. This is a happy occasion because you are being rewarded for your hard work and the completion of your studies.

“For the youthful graduands, this is also a proud moment for parents and guardians because their dreams of giving their sons and daughters education have finally come to fruition and I would like to say ‘‘to God be the Glory.’’

“To all of you graduands, this MIM, and the collaborating universities are your alma mater and so be their admirable ambassadors. The reputation in the labour market and respect for more enrolment into the universities and MIM (and the School of Government it is transitioning into), pretty much depends on you”.

MIM board chairperson Professor Lewis Dzimbiri shared similar sentiment with Acting Executive Director Dr. Jessie Kabwila of the institute’s commitment towards producing outstanding human capital for Malawi’s 2063 agenda.

One of the graduands, Vincent Sinda assured of exceptional work performance at his institution towards Malawi’s development agenda.

MIM in conjunction with Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM) and University of Bolton in United Kingdom (UK) jointly graduated about 424 students in postgraduate, undergraduate and certificates in various management programmes including finance, logistics and supply chain, business administration, human resources, marketing, project and among others.