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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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Why can’t we tame pangolins?
Almost every week, courts in Malawi try persons accused of possession of pangolins.Section 110 of the National Parks and Wildlife…
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Build on new VP’s tone
Malawi is in 21 days of mourning for Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others who died in a plane…
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A word for public servants
Development administration and administration of development are crucial in public service. The former embodies the skills acquired for one’s competency…
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