My Turn
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Making girl education work
Last Wednesday, the world commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme—The Power of the Adolescent Girl:…
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Policing of petty offences
In January this year, the High Court, in the case of Mayeso Gwanda, made a landmark ruling that…
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What is in marriage after all?
Our society seemingly holds marriage in high esteem, a view highly reinforced by religious edicts and establishments. Think about…
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On soil health, fertiliser policy
Despite immense efforts by government in investing in fertilisers through the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (Fisp) since 2005, agriculture in…
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Blood requirement and distribution
Malawi has recorded deaths and patients’ risks because of blood shortage in the hospitals. This has been prominent in the…
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Neno needs modern road
Expectant mothers in Neno have died, are dying and will keep dying on the way to hospitals unless we…
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Corruption in public procurement
It is the obligation of every procurement professional to fight corruption to the last breath. The Corrupt Practices Act…
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GBV exposed policing gaps
Early this month, Malawians witnessed a historic march in protest against gender-based violence (GBV) which has exposed apses in the…
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Businesses can do better
A study at Harvard University concluded that the most valuable asset that every business has is how it is…
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Kutumbiza marked my turnaround
At 20, Tabia Saidi has two children. It is not uncommon for girls in Mangochi, a tourism hotspot along…
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Quality teachers count
Qualified teachers are key to successful implementation of inclusive polices. In Malawi, it is essential that the teachers in…
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Time to cash in peace dividends
A couple of decades ago, the wall on everybody’s mind was in Berlin. Then it came crashing down, pushed over by…
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Violence against domestic workers
Following the recent series of attacks against women and girls, gender-based violence (GBV) is back on the discussion table.…
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Urban poverty in Malawi
Malawi is among the least urbanised countries. Most Malawians live in rural areas. Urban poverty may be a secondary…
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Taking blood donation to the grassroots
Talk of blood shortages at the Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) and the hospitals has been chronic. The big question…
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Monetary policies should benefit ordinary Malawians
A few days ago, everyone was delighted to receive news that commercial banks have reduced their interest rates subsequent…
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HIV: A natural phenomenon or a manmade conspiracy?
HIV was discovered in the early 1980s by Dr. Luc Montagner of the Pasteur Institute in France but the first…
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Closure of Mzuzu Museum pathetic
About two weeks ago, government closed Mzuzu Museum on grounds that it (the State) has failed to settle rental…
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Thumbs up, Namadingo
I do not intend to praise Patience Namadingo for his remarkable gospel music career, but to acknowledge the unique effort he…
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Overhaul Kamuzu Stadium
If news that it is only the artificial turf that will be repaired at the dilapidated Kamuzu Stadium and not…
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