My Turn

Early years education counts

To the naked eye, the assumption can easily be made that children aged three to five are simply ‘playing’ and…

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Child neglect and street robbery

Recently, Malawians have witnessed a spate of robberies orchestrated by street-connected children in major city streets. The attacks have made…

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Following spouse is no crime

The Local Government Act (1998) provides for the decentralisation of vital services, including healthcare delivery, to district and city councils.…

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US court threatens women’s rights

The US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs Wade abortion rights has dire implications for women and girls worldwide.  The…

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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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