My Turn

Gas could be a solution to blackouts

Malawians seem to have come to terms with indefinite load shedding schedules from the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom)…

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Journalism and nationalism in Africa

Modern democratic nation states cherish the virtuous role that journalism plays in disseminating useful information to citizens and holding accountable…

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Escom’s proposed 50% tariffs sickening

very year Escom increases its tariff, but it has little to show for money it raises. Blackouts that started during…

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A promising approach to end stunting in Malawi

Malawi has reached a tipping point in its efforts to end chronic malnutrition among children. It has acquired the knowledge,…

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On revenge porn in Malawi

It is happening again. Sexually graphic images of a Malawian woman are making the rounds online. By now, the poor…

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Impacts of teen parenthood

I am struck by the condescending view that teen pregnancy and parenthood are a normal reality of our times and…

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On corruption in Malawi

Millions of Malawians are suffering while about 35 percent of government funds intended to help the people is lost to…

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Thoughts on Mangochi fracas

It was clear , from the start of the Mangochi fracas, that Paul Msangwa, has been selling pork in Mangochi…

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Of getting to three zeros in HIV, Aids fight

To some, December 1 is just another day, but to others, it is a special day that calls on all of us…

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Investment in international education is investment in Malawi’s future

Victor Kamanga graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in June 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering…

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