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Of buying youths beer, electoral coup and vote rigging
When the Vice-President spoke about the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) alleged plans to rig next year’s elections, many of…
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Breastfeeding: Foundation for life
Every year from August 1 to 7, Malawi joins the rest of the world in commemorating the World Breastfeeding Feeding…
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Communicating to yourself without excuses
There is an Indian proverb that goes like, ‘Somebody who finds excuses in others has a long way to go;…
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Self-actualising energy use
Scholar Lewis had his take on stages of development or better, growth. The statistics are, however, worrying and do not…
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Youths and agri-tourism
Malawi is a beautiful landlocked country which markets itself as the Warm Heart of Africa. The land of smiles is…
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Efficiency can minimise Escom tariff hikes
It is a fact that Malawi lacks reliable electricity supply. Barely a day passes without electricity consumers experiencing power…
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Are you in control of your job?
From time to time, we lose control over our jobs. Deadlines being broken, delivery is below expectation, too…
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What is SKC saying?
I am tempted to concede that Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima grabbed the opportunity on Saturday at Masintha Ground in Lilongwe. …
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How can Malawi be transformed?
Before we can answer the question on how Malawi can be transformed, we must specify from position what to…
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Boyfriend does not ask for sex, should I get worried?
Dear BMW, I am 30-year old woman, in a new relationship with a lovely guy. He loves me and I…
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Online space is under-utilised by women
The rise of the Internet has spurred the development of web-based communication platforms. Digital platforms have been growing stronger throughout…
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Corruption has failed government
Without any doubt, the mammoth crowd at the launch of the United Transformation Movement (UTM) by Vice-President Saulos Chilima in…
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A dark horse
Saulos Chilima finally launched his United Transformation Movement (UTM), and by extension, presidential bid. Last Sunday at Masintha Ground, one…
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Time to redefine our destiny!
Hon Folks, a stitch in time saves nine, they say. As politicians have hit the campaign trail, trying to woo…
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A case of not interrupting the enemy
The quote “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake” is popularly attributed to the diminutive warmonger Napoleon…
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Welcome to the politics of wunimanyenge, SKC
Politics of retribution (wunimanyenge and kuthana) will not take Malawi anywhere. In a circular to all Principal Secretaries and Heads…
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Explaining the 145
Three weeks ago, social media was alive with the sound of fury against the Presidency. A leaked report from one…
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Where do we go from here?
For years, donors—especially bilateral development partners—would suspend budgetary support from the Malawi Government based on opinions of the International Monetary…
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Bringing nutrition to the fore
Between 2016 and 2017, the United Children’s Fund (Unicef) rolled out mass screening of children for early diagnosis and treatment…
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Malawi story can join Rwanda’s with good leadership
The smoke is finally in the air. The battle for supremacy ahead of the 2019 Tripartite Elections has begun and…
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