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Government owes Machinga people
Sheikh Jean-Philippe LePoisson, SC, has resigned as leader of our delegation. He made the announcement as we drank fantakoko at…
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The Capital Hill filth has to stop
That the Capital Hill and the whole government machinery has become a den of thieves involving themselves in a shameless…
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Turning green into gold
Although experts see cooperatives as key to helping farmers to get the most out of their produce, there are fundamental…
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More fire against graft, please!
Honourable Folks, the one good thing out of the Mphwiyo tragedy is that, it has helped give corruption in government…
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The legend that was Mjura
When I first met Mjura Mkandawire (1926 – 2013) in the 1980s, he came across to me as a humble,…
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Should the central bank aim for zero inflation?
When we read commentaries in the media regarding the state of the economy, we get the impression that inflation is…
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Becoming a high performer–Part 1
We have recently been discussing the soft skills that you need to develop to become a successful person at work…
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Banks should justify kwacha fall
In August this year, when Standard Bank (Malawi) Limited ruled out the possibility of the economy experiencing massive, or what…
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Of World Vegetarian Day
World Vegetarian Day is celebrated on October 1 each year. The day was introduced in America by the North American…
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The Name Msyamboza in Malawian history
Reverend Dr Winston Kawale’s commentary on the great achiever called Msyamboza, which appeared in The Nation earlier this year, deserves…
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Jobs: Creation and destruction
Political parties in developed countries win elections when the electorate is convinced they will create jobs. Those in office lose…
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Of teaching and quality education
Issues about teachers in Malawi hardly miss the headlines in the local media. If it is not about low and…
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The ‘catwalks’ on zebra crossings
Back in the days, there was a primary school subject that zeroed in on road discipline. It was called civics.…
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The Mphwiyo truth, like pregnancy, shall come out
Biology can sometimes provide the best answers to social and political questions that beset humanity. Just consider how interrelated pregnancy…
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Corporate social responsibility under the spotlight
With the increasing scrutiny and pressure on international aid budgets in this era of global economic downturn and the societal…
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Pictures that stuck in my mind
Ever heard of Bertolt Brecht, the playwright? He was a 20th century writer and dramatist who wrote about a vision…
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Mphwiyo needs JB’s attention
Instead of crisscrossing the length and breadth of the United States of America and then possibly extending the expensive foray…
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Make war on graft 2014 agenda
Honourable folks, when the media reported two weeks ago that the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) called on the President, advising…
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Facing your finance fears
Even though I write a lot about personal finance here and elsewhere, I still have a lot of fears about…
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Why poverty is worsening in Malawi
As billions of kwacha meant to develop the country and improve livelihoods of poor Malawians leave government bank accounts only…
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