Layman’s Reflection

When economic crises reinforce each other

Malawi’s economic debate often sounds like a catalogue of separate emergencies: high inflation, a weakening currency, rising debt, persistent fiscal…

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When fiscal reform meets everyday reality

The recent protests by vendors in Blantyre and Mzuzu may have faded from the streets, but the issues they raised…

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When protection laws create unequal legal exposure

Malawi’s criminal justice system carries an under-examined fault line that only becomes visible in certain cases—particularly those involving sex, age…

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When cheap fuel turns into expensive reality

There is a familiar comfort in believing that some prices can be held down by good intentions alone. For nearly…

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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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