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For the post turtle politicians
Dear Diary, As I write, Thyolo Thava member of Parliament Mary Navicha has just finished giving a record-breaking one-minute response…
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One for David Young, again!
When I sat down to put together this entry, the temptation I had was to repeat the submission I did…
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Reform teaching of literature
Last year, The Nation published Jack McBrams’ article, headlined Enough with Shakespeare. This sharply contrasts Peter Nietzsche’s take, Nothing wrong…
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Leave motor racing to non-passenger vehicles
I travelled to Lilongwe last weekend, leaving Blantyre on Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday morning. I used Kwezy coaches…
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Nankhumwa must move on
Some weeks ago when Kondwani Nankhumwa addressed his supporters in Ndirande, Blantyre, he was ready to move on after being…
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My cheating ex has moved in nearby
Dear BMW, Before I married five years ago, I had a serious boyfriend who I met in college, but dumped…
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On the Age Limit Bill, Injunction on Chaponda
A proposed Private Member’s Bill seeking a constitutional amendment to bar any person aged above 80 years from contesting for…
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Oh hail! Che Lilian Patel
Dear Diary, Do they still call it serendipity? I guess so. While I was setting my mind to appreciate the…
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Adopt teaching hospital model to deliver education
In 1994-1995, the government of president fast-tracked the introduction of free primary school. The goal was to catch up with…
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Enough of costly dismissals
No one likes a breakup, but sometimes that’s the best thing to do for progress and peace of mind. What…
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