My Turn
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US remains committed to Malawi
I begin my second year as United States ambassador to Malawi with great hope and optimism for the future of…
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Malawi joins response against WHO
With the global economy stuck in neutral and world leaders struggling to find the right blend of policies to jumpstart…
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Volunteers need community motivation
Imagine you are living in a rural community. You have a family to fend for. To make ends meet, you…
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International Day of Peace—My Peace
In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly designated the 21st of September as the International Day of Peace. A day…
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The shame of a nation
The greatest investment any nation can make in its future is to invest in its young people and especially in…
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Celebrating International Democracy Day
The world celebrated International Democracy Day on 15 September this year. In support of this day, the Secretary-General of the…
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Consider civil servants who can’t strike
Ever since Malawi devalued its currency by about 50 percent against the United States dollar and let it float, the…
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National Health Bill
Two years ago, the government of Malawi took a big step towards drafting a completely new Health Bill. Although the…
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Public accountability and local governance
Leo Babauta said: “At the end of the day, the questions we ask of ourselves determine the type of people…
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A looming recession
At one point, not more than five years ago, Malawi was said to be one of the fastest growing economies…
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How safe are energy saver bulbs?
Recently, the Malawi Government, with assistance from the British Government, embarked on an Efficient Energy Lighting Project in a bid…
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Sexual minorities: A conceptual clarification
I have keenly been following the debate on sexual minorities in Malawi and one thing has become clear. Some are…
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Towards 50% gender representation
Malawi is a signatory to local, regional and international documents committing itself to gender equality. For example, former president Bakili…
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On herbal medicinal products
There is proliferation of herbal medicinal products which are being sold in the country as immune boosters and treatment for…
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Banning alternative health care providers not solution
It is my wish that expecting mothers here in Malawi should deliver at health clinics at all cost in order…
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Time to reflect on children with disabilities
Tomorrow, 16th June, marks 21 years since the Organisation of African Unity, as the African Union was known then, immortalised…
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Ethical dilemma on Mutharika’s death?
Morally, it is expected that any health-care provider should conduct themselves in a manner that would gain people’s confidence and…
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Of refugees, durable solutions
Recently, the media was awash with news of xenophobic attacks on asylum seekers and refugees at Mponela Trading Centre in…
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Will the RIO+20 improve development commitments?
The Rio+20 Conference is an international summit, which seeks to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development in the world.…
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Homosexuality and culture
Recently, the South African State president, Jacob Zuma, married his fifth wife in his sixth wedding. He had married five…
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