Off the Shelf
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PAC’s sudden spiritual quest for ‘procedural purity’
Ah, the curious case of the Amaryllis Hotel—where the only thing rising faster than the hotel’s elevator is the price…
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Mera’s “Fools’ Day” shock that was no prank
Ah, the glorious dawn of September 16 2025! A day when Malawians, fuelled by nothing but the adrenaline of empty…
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On public outrage over Amaryllis Hotel purchase
Although the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament is still investigating the Public Service Pension Trust Fund’s (PSPTF) purchase of…
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Pray Middle East conflict does not affect oil prices
The Russia-Ukraine war severely impacted Malawi’s agro-based economy by driving up fertiliser and fuel costs, exacerbating food insecurity and increasing…
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Naming, shaming of loan defaulters long overdue
Beneficiaries of Medf, previously known as the Neef—have historically defaulted on loan repayments due to a combination of institutional, political,…
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Will the Executive Order stand the test of the law?
President Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 1 of 2026 issued on February 16, 2025 explicitly barring all public health workers…
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Former FBM employees, are you here?
This week, the Supreme Cour t Appeal made a landmark ruling that economic and finance experts say could heavily shake…
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On the two Vice-Presidents’ recent activities
The country’s two vice-presidents have recently been hogging the limelight for unenviable reasons. First Vice-President Jane Ansah was away to…
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The economics and politics of fuel price hikes
It is deeply troubling that petrol has increased by 96 percent and diesel by 81 percent within three months. The…
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Hail Judge Kenyatta on Chimwendo bail application
When judge Mzondi Mvula promised on December 24 2025, that he would deliver his ruling on Malawi Congress Party (MCP)…
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