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Rich ‘beggars’ in town

They are legally registered professional bodies, some with sound secretariats, corporate governance systems and administrative staff. They have set dates…

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Beware of online influencers

As Malawi prepares for the 2025 General Elections, something is brewing that we all need to keep an eye on.…

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Learn from Kenyan youths

Since June, Gen-Z protests in Kenya have dominated African news. What started as peaceful protests later became violent. On June…

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Private universities vital, but…

For decades, Malawians suffered limited access to higher education as the one-party government’s policies only mandated the University of Malawi…

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Youths clicking to progress

A s the world clicks, scrolls and swipes its way into a digital future, young Malawians cannot afford to be…

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Review mayors’ qualifications

Ward councillors form the core of local government as envisaged by the National Decentralisation Policy of 2008. Their role in…

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Fill HIV prevention basket

For the first time in history, the end of the HIV and Aids epidemic is within our grasp—thanks to expanding…

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Party funding for good

With the 2025 General Elections in sight, many political parties are preparing to hold conventions to elect their candidates. Eligible…

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What’s in new fair trade law

President Lazarus Chakwera assented to the Competition and Fair Trading Act on  May 19 2024 and the minister gazetted on…

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Use freedom of speech wisely

Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Constitution and international human rights treaties. It denotes the…

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