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Mawu out to resurrect writing, reading passion
Early this year, the Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) introduced new office-bearers to run the organisation for the next five years.…
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Candid Talk
Let’s stop making babies casually — it’s serious business
This week, I spent over two hours on the phone with a woman who gave me permission to share her…
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Candid Talk
Don’t want to commit, don’t want to let go either
There’s a special kind of character in the love industry—the one who wants to be loved, feel loved, enjoy all…
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‘You are a bad influence on my partner’
Let’s be honest, every relationship comes with its own challenges. We’re talking differences in lifestyle, food preferences, religious beliefs and…
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I am pregnant with your child…
In today’s relationships, intimacy is no longer a sacred act reserved for marriage. Despite the constant reminders from religious leaders,…
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Should you tell a child that their dad rejected them?
When two consenting adults get intimate, the expectation is to own up to consequences of their choices—including raising a child…
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Are video calls a sign of love or mistrust?
Sometime in 2024, I attended a funeral. I observed a woman who did not leave her phone alone. Once in…
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Wishing you a very ‘Candid Christmas’
As we are in the festive season celebrating Christmas, let me wish all Candid Talk ardent readers a merry Christmas.…
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Let’s talk about gender-based violence
As the world commemorates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), now would be a good time to have…
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When a woman’s desperation for love backfires
You see, looking for love can feel like an extreme sport. But when that search turns into desperation, the stakes…
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