My Turn
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Tackling Covid-19 in Malawi
Almost every country has confirmed Covid-19 cases. Yet, every country is different and must adopt strategies that work in its…
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Covid-19 setting digital pace
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world economy to its knees, a knock so unprecedented in the foreseeable history that…
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Support online learning
Until April this year, the idea of integrating digital technology in the delivery of education in Malawi sounded alien. However,…
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Covid-19 and climate change
I have now been repeatedly asked on the connection between Covid-19 and climate change. My perspectives have been random depending…
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Prevailing through solidarity—part 2
We will never forget the political support from the international community during our hardest times, as well as the medical…
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Prevailing through solidarity—part 1
After the Covid-19 outbreak, China has been fighting it with all-out efforts. The most comprehensive, stringent and thorough measures taken…
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Tackling Covid-19 crisis together
Human rights and whole of a society approach needs to be central to the response. Humanity is facing an unprecedented…
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Deliberate nutrition design
While nutrition’s critical role in health and livelihood outcomes has been documented for decades, the Malawi most hungry nation article—and…
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Covid-19 threatens women, girls rights
One of the most significant advances in human rights in recent history stands at grave risk due to the Covid-19…
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Malawi’s democracy: A classic scam
Of late, we witnessed an ultimate form of insolence. We saw the values of this nation degenerated over political interests.…
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Relevance of adult literacy policy
Adult literacy programme has been running without a policy since its inception in the 1980s. This exacerbated the challenges faced…
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The globalisation revolution
Covid-19 has threatened the future of globalisation which might affect the economic activities of most countries. Currently, the integration of…
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Suspend public events
T he world has been hit hard by coronavirus infection, popularly known as Covid-19. This virus has infected over 300…
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HRDC theology spot on
As Malawians await fresh presidential election on May 19, the country is still grappling to stabilise. Since the nullified presidential…
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Africa-EU partnership for the future
Europe looks increasingly at Africa—but with new eyes. There is ambition to lift our partnership to another level. We want…
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Professionalisation of social work in Malawi
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) defines social work as a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes…
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No freedom minus hardwork
I was born at the dawn of independence for many African countries. A year after my birth, Malawi attained her…
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What’s wrong with Roads Authority?
Chilukuni Village, almost 50 kilometres west of Rumphi Boma, lies near the Malawi- Zambia border along what used to be…
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Can children shape policy?
Can 10-year-olds discuss development with policymakers? Inclusive development in Malawi has often considered involvement of women and the youth as…
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Adult literacy matters
Adult literacy programmes in Malawi started during British colonial rule in the 1940s. After independence, adult literacy committees were formed…
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