Columns
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Of the DNA Debacle and Malawian Reactions
Last Sunday, this publication carried a story with a screaming headline: “DNA Truth Bomb,” accompanied by the sub-headline: “80 per…
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Discipline is indispensable in many pursuits
Separating conjoined twins has always been one of the most formidable challenges in surgery. When twins are joined at the…
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My husband’s secret chats with his ex
discovered last week that my husband has been chatting with his ex-girlfriend on Facebook Messenger. He didn’t tell me; I…
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Breaking religious bondage and embracing mindset change
Religion is one of the most powerful forces that has transformed humanity. At its best, faith teaches us to love,…
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The K700 million question at Nocma
The National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) is under fire after an alleged cyber-fraud heist that cost $403 605 (roughly…
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State-run media are governing party puppets
Welcome to the democratic wonderland of Malawi, where the State broadcast machinery possesses the miraculous ability to make the country’s…
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The ghosts of Capital Hill
26 August 2026 At the height of the Cashgate scandal, the one-time budget director Paul Mphwiyo said “the Malawi Government…
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Malawi’s Economists’ Bill Still Needs One Important Boundary Drawn
Malawi has just decided who may call themselves an economist, which turns out to be the easy part of a…
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Malawi’s mental state
On October 10 every year, Malawi joins the rest of the civilised world to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Over…
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Are we getting it right by calling for Lin’s release?
I did not initially want to add my voice to the debate over calls for the release of Lin Yunhua,…
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