Society
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The return of Miss Malawi
It’s been four years since Miss Malawi was crowned. The return, has so far been overwhelmingly welcomed. The absence…
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Transactional sex
A number of studies have found that African women engage in transactional sex which can be defined as “non-commercial, non-marital…
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Encounters with moya malamusi
My encounters with him have always been brief, but the impact Dr Moya Aliya Malamusi has left will remain…
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What is syphilis?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria treponema pallidium. It is passed on via unprotected sex…
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Artists ripped off
Apart from attaining indescribable fame, Michael Jackson or Wacko Jacko as he was popularly known among those who loved…
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Is Presidential Initiative on Safe Motherhood bearing fruit?
Linyangwa Health Centre, which is in traditional authority (T/A) Lukwa in Kasungu is an epitome of the glaring inefficiencies…
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More sweat, no gain
…the cry of musicians Musician Phungu Joseph Nkasa looks back to 2003 with nostalgia. He remembers receiving about K2…
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Paradise or persecution?
Paradise or persecution’ is a campaign by the International HIV/Aids Alliance. Actually, it is an online quiz (paradiseorpersecution.com) which aims…
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Are politicians committed to empower youths?
Malawi presidents—right from the first post-one-party administration of Bakili Muluzi to the current leader Peter Mutharika—have recited and preached…
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Trump win: What does it mean for global HIV efforts?
The United States (US) remains one of the leading funders of global health but will this change on president-elect Donald…
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Inside Malawi’s festivals
What’s in a music festival? That could be a confusing question in the music industry right now. More and more…
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Can Malawi succeed in regulating sanitation in shebeens?
A shebeen was originally an illicit bar or club where excisable alcoholic beverages were sold without a licence. A township…
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Nenkoman’s rise in music
“Music is passion! Music is talent! Music comes from the heart!” For those who used to patronise the departed lead…
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Community ART Groups: Overcoming barriers
I want to thank Moses Luhanga for sharing information about Community anti-retroviral therapy (ART) Groups (CAGs). A lot of information…
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Can Malawians build on safety net programmes?
Despite the recent donor fatigue, Malawi has continued to enjoy substantial support from development partners (DPs). These donor partners, who…
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Smoking more hazardous for HIV patients
Cigarette smokers who are HIV positive may have a higher chance of dying from smoking-related complications than from HIV, according…
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Danny kalima at it again
When he was announced as the winner of the R’n’B category of the second Malawi Music Awards last year, a…
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What is the current state of the HIV cure?
As of 2016, there is one confirmed case of HIV cure, that of Timothy Ray Brown also known as The…
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Oral health
It is often easy to overlook dental issues and oral health especially when focused on overall health and wellbeing. But…
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Why are local industries stagnant?
Supa Sakuwa Steel Limited Company (SSSLC) is a family business entrepreneurship specialising in manufacturing, sales and distribution of corrugated, versatile…
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