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Parties are failing women
Malawi’s political parties pride themselves as inclusive and gender-aware. Their constitutions advocate equality, manifestos celebrate women’s empowerment and campaign platforms…
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Blantyre’s colonial ghosts—part 2
Structures once used to oppress our grandparents may one day injure their descendants. This safety issue comes to mind as…
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That the budget is standing on weak legs should be fake news
Dear Judge Mbadwa, You sometimes wake up, My Lord, to terrifying morning headlines that trigger instant heart palpitations at a…
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The Durban romantic bubble pops in Kawale
Biggie, I don’t know how you can help me come out of the quandary we are in? I left for…
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Scums in contributions masqueraded as prudence
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Do you know there are many people on medical aid…
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What can Zambia learn from Tonse Alliance experience?
As Zambia prepares for its general election on August 13 2026, Malawians have every reason to follow with great interest.…
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The bigger by-election story we are not telling
Five elective positions were filled through the June 30 by-elections: three parliamentary seats and two ward councillor positions. Voter turnout…
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Malawi’s mental state
On October 10 every year, Malawi joins the rest of the civilised world to commemorate World Mental Health Day. Over…
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Grounding the wrong passengers
The proposal by Parliament’s International Relations Committee to impose a temporary travel ban on Malawians going to South Africa deserves…
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Who is stealing Malawi’s future?
Esteemed statesmen and women, it seems one of the greatest paradoxes in Malawi’s public service is that while government repeatedly…
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