My Turn
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Of district council funding
Malawi Government adopted the Decentralisation Policy in 1998, and in the same year, the Local Government Act (LGA) was enacted.…
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Towards sustainable food systems
World Food Day falls on October 16, commemorating FAO’s foundation on that date in 1945. It offers a moment each…
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Africa needs to unite
There is much to celebrate in this important year for Africa—the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of…
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Of girls education, health
Educating girls creates benefits for the whole nation. There is an overwhelming body of evidence that educating girls and women…
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Who sets minimum wage?
Who is responsible to set minimum wages for employees in the country? Should minimum wages be universal for all employees…
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A tale of two Steves
Recently, I travelled by coach from Lilongwe to Blantyre. As is my habit, I had a book with me as my companion.…
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Property development in Malawi II
Acouncillor or a member of Parliament will definitely have a role to play over the water, electricity and roads in…
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Property development in Malawi
In this country, we have a huge shortage of real estate which could be used for residential, commercial and industrial…
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Rethinking urban mobility
Today, the first Monday of October, like all first Mondays of October, is World Habitat Day. We reflect on the…
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The legend that was Mjura
When I first met Mjura Mkandawire (1926 – 2013) in the 1980s, he came across to me as a humble,…
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