My Turn
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On youth policy review
Unlike in many countries, the well-being of young people has featured prominently in Malawi’s legislative history. Despite some institutional flaws,…
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Chakwera rule in 10 points
President Lazarus Chakwera’s mistakes and weaknesses are many and well known. In my view, most Malawians are disappointed with his…
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High hopes, little to show
Malawians had high hopes when they elected President Lazarus Chakwera in 2020. Even the diaspora hoped to re-establish their lives…
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Spare us pointless conferences
On 9 December 2020, President Lazarus Chakwera led Malawians in commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day at Mount Soche, Blantyre.In his…
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Is a tobacco-free future possible?
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World believes that Malawi could move on from tobacco and develop a sustainable future through…
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Abandon farm input subsidy
Recently, the CCAP Livingstonia Synod called the multibillion-kwacha agricultural subsidy a drain on public resources that has failed to end…
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Regulate health workers
To provide quality healthcare, doctors, medical laboratory professionals and other healthcare professionals are regulated by the Medical Council of Malawi…
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Rescuing civil society from State capture
The concept of State capture largely borrows its meaning from the behaviour of business elites who exert influence on operations…
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Out devil, devil in
There is something curious about change. Change really changes, yet it is ironic. There is an adage that the only…
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Msce results system smothers newcomers
When it comes to the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examination results, the Malawi National Examinations Board (Maneb) might…
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