Layman’s Reflection

A Christmas marked by resilience

Christmas has come and gone, but for many families across the country, the memories of this festive season are bittersweet.…

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More solutions, less exposition

 The recent Mid-Year Budget Statement has caused quite a stir, with opposition parties and Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee raising…

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New fuel law entrenches secrecy and monopoly

 Parliament’s recent passage of amendments to the Liquid Fuels and Gas (Supply and Distribution) Act has sparked significant concern. The…

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Economic reality clashes with Malawi’s budget expectations

Malawi’s budget for 2024/25 has hit a rough patch halfway through the financial year, as recent figures show a major…

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AIP delays threaten farmers, Malawi’s economic stability

The ongoing delays in the implementation of the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) are of great concern, not only for the…

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AIP delays threaten farmers, Malawi’s economic stability

The ongoing delays in the implementation of the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) are of great concern, not only for the…

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MPs must act prudently to amend national ID voter law

As Malawi approaches the 2025 General Elections, a significant issue is surfacing in public discourse: the decision by the Malawi…

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The value of a feasibility study

Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) chief executive officer Patrick Kabambe recently highlighted a hurdle hindering the country’s industrialisation efforts: a…

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Course correction needed to achieve Malawi 2063

The year is 2021. Malawi unveils an ambitious vision: “Malawi 2063” – a roadmap to transform the nation into an…

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Chiponda: A silent threat to local democratic principles

Ask a layman on the street what the biggest threat journalists face when doing their work in an election period…

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