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Austerity budget without austerity measures
Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola-Banda on Wednesday presented the mid-year budget in Parliament. Coming on the heels of difficult times…
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Let’s talk about gender-based violence
As the world commemorates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), now would be a good time to have…
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Councils decry ‘political’ postings
Two weeks ago the Malawi Local Government Association (Malga) held a dialogue meeting between local authorities and central actors where…
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Making hay while Christmas shines
Dear Diary, Welcome to the Munda wa Chitedze where ever y thing and anything is at peace, only at peace.…
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About MEC, parties and voter registration
The third and last phase of the fresh voter registration exercise ends in four days’ time. Those who have been…
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Watch Usi through his tinted lenses
Vice-President Michael Usi was caught in a tight spot this week. During a recent tour of Mwanza District, he emphatically…
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Parliament should be the last place to silence women
On Tuesday, Zomba Malosa Member of Parliament (MP) Grace Kwelepeta said she felt underrated by negative comments that some male…
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On the value of dialogue, reconciliation (Part I)
When Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, died in December 2013, the world was united in its celebration of…
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New fuel law entrenches secrecy and monopoly
Parliament’s recent passage of amendments to the Liquid Fuels and Gas (Supply and Distribution) Act has sparked significant concern. The…
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Parliament needs land committee
Land is fundamental to Malawi’s growth and stability. It influences where we live, production, development and how we plan for…
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