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Feature of the Week
Irrigation for sustainable development
Eton Misiti, a farmer in Thyolo, happily tends to an irrigated plot where he grows maize, beans, Irish potatoes, tomatoes…
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Tackling global slowdowns
The world has experienced dramatic challenges that require a common approach that addresses multiple crises within a short time. These…
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My Turn
Covid-aware social protection
The coronavirus pandemic discovered in Wuhan last December has been termed ‘China disease’ the same way Ebola has been christened…
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Elections and sustainable development
In any democracy, elections are one of the indicators of people’s participation and freedom to decide their destiny. The wind…
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On Parliament and governance
With the spread of democracy in Africa in the 1990s, citizens appreciate how the three arms of the government function…
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On national plans and development
In 1998, the Government of Malawi came up with a long-term development framework that aimed at addressing issues pertaining to…
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Unemployment and entrepreneurship (2)
There are several prerequisites for successful youth entrepreneurship. The first one is enterprise education. This is vital because there…
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Unemployment and entrepreneurship (I)
Unemployment is not unique to Malawi. It is not only a problem that many economies are grappling with. It is…
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Childhood play matters
Play is often talked as if it were relief from serious learning. But for all children, it is really…
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Political Index Feature
Africa’s own leadership lessons
The winning of the Mo Ibrahim African Leadership Award by former Namibian president Hifikepunye Pohamba is certainly one of…
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On developmental policies
Developmental policies include any measure, policy or programme aimed at improving the growth and competitiveness of large sectors of the…
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Good governance and development
As Malawians are heading towards the 2014 Tripartite Elections, in which they will vote for a president, member of…
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On governance and development
As Malawians are registering for 2014 elections, it is time to look at issues of good governance and development. By…
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