Ben Phiri
Ben Phiri is a member of Parliament for Thyolo Central in Malawi and is affiliated with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He has been vocal in calling for a thorough investigation into the violence that occurred at Parliament, emphasizing the importance of reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for deflating the tires of vehicles belonging to DPP members.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 3 | 6.67 | 1.81% | +10% | 19,129,952 | 380,294 | $7,700 | 153$ |
| Totals | 3 | 19,129,952 | 380,294 | $7,700 | 153$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Malawi:
Dr Ben Phiri received a heroic welcome from vendors at the newly established Wakawaka Bypass Market.
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Malawi:
Ben Phiri’s intervention marks a rare and important moment of real leadership in addressing the Wakawaka market saga.
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Malawi:
Ben Phiri has ignited a national backlash after floating a controversial proposal that would compel council civil servants to be posted only to their districts of origin.
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Malawi:
Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri laid bare widespread looting of Fisp by chiefs and civil servants.
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Malawi:
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri attempted to downplay the conflict regarding the CDF Bill.
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Malawi:
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has questioned the relevance and performance of local government authorities in Malawi.
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South Africa:
Ben Phiri, a close aide to Mutharika, was detained on corruption charges and has made a comeback in the cabinet.
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Malawi:
Ben Phiri openly advised MPs 'not to attend council meetings' in his ministerial statement.
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Malawi:
The motion was seconded by Minister of Local Government, Ben Phiri.
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Malawi:
Ben Phiri announced in Parliament that all Village Development Committees and Area Development Committees formed under the previous administration have been dissolved.
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