Layman’s Reflection
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SOEs’ uneven turnaround
There is something reassuring about a positive headline in difficult times. After years of losses, bailouts and fiscal anxiety, the…
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Education system needs a global upgrade
This past week’s Unesco stakeholders’ workshop in Lilongwe did not dominate national headlines, yet the conversations held inside that conference…
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Taxes climb, public funds keep disappearing
The government has introduced a new wave of taxes in the Mid-Year Budget in a bid to stabilise an economy…
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Blanket romance rules ignore power abuse
The recent debate on social media over allegations of harassment in Malawi’s media and entertainment spaces has reignited a long-overdue…
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Who really broke the State House?
Reports are swirling that some official residences at State House are in serious disrepair. The narrative suggests that loyalists of…
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Who really broke the State House?
Reports are swirling that some official residences at State House are in serious disrepair. The narrative suggests that loyalists of…
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APM second term comes with higher stakes
Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) has returned to State House, five years after voters removed him from power. On achieving this…
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We voted, now let’s demand accountability
On September 16, Ma lawi went to the polls and by the time you read this, unofficial results will likely…
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Humility, adaptability key in politics
As I wrote this piece on Thursday, many Malawians were still holding their breath with eyes and ears fixed on…
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Billions promised, but can Malawi afford it?
As the September General Election draws near, political parties in Malawi are rolling out manifestos heavy on promises and light…
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