My Turn
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Malawi needs a governance reset
What made this government cancel nearly every deal started by the previous administration, except the purchase of Amaryllis Hotel by…
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Think about power exports
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) is the backbone of the country’s power sector. Established in 1958 as the Nyasaland…
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Hotel saga raises credibility issues
An inquiry by the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into how the Public Service Pension Trust Fund acquired Amaryllis Hotel…
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Families can help tackle mob justice
Recently, Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga asked Malawians to desist from mob justice, which is on the rise in…
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UN talks promised justice,but silenced women voices
When I attended the 57th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW57) in March 2013,…
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Good intentions aren’t enough!
In March, social media buzzes with campaigns and thoughtful reflections celebrating Women’s Month. These moments matter because recognition matters. But…
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Plea bargain speeds cases
Malawi is the only southern African country without guidelines on plea bargain in criminal matters despite the law providing the…
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Protect legitimacy of private degrees
In recent years, Malawi has witnessed growing public concern about the legitimacy of certificates issued by some private tertiary institutions.…
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Is social media addictive?
A case has started in the US in which a Califonia woman, known as Kelly GM in court, complained how…
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A wake-up from Lands minister
To many Malawians, land is a piece of ground or a bare plot on sale. In broad sense, land includes…
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