Feature of the Week
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When Malawi starts thinking climate change
To avert effects of land degradation that farmers face, government has organised a two-day third Biennial Conservation Agriculture Symposium and…
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Tales from Bed 29
It’s 5.37pm when we venture into mazy corridors of Karonga District Hospital (KDH) to meet with Jean Msowoya. She is…
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Mzuzu: Towards more revenue for better facilities
Mzuzu, the country’s third largest town, is often marketed as ‘the ever-green city’. But the tribute to the city’s massive…
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Is linking ‘fisi’ with HIV detracting attention?
In this article, Samantha Page urgues that the Aids narrative that focuses more on harmful cultural practices such as the…
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Curbing sexual violence: Are our laws helping?
Malawi continues to experience cases of sexual violence, especially among couples. Does the country have strong laws to arrest this?…
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Improved sack kills weevils
Rural farmers have Malawi join a league of nations to kill weevils without using chemicals or metal silos. JAMES CHAVULA…
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Unpacking Mutharika’s dream colleges
At Ezondweni in Mzimba, we got a snapshot of what President Peter Mutharika’s dream of community colleges looks, feels and…
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Ebola kills bush meat business in Malawi
He has been poaching for nearly 30 years, surviving attacks from wild animals and armed game rangers. Poaching and selling…
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Lessening water woes in Karonga
Development is not a matter of charity, but an entitlement. Karonga residents are using this approach to lessen water woes.…
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Mining Special Feature: Locals defies govt on garnet mining
In this second part we continue the story on illegal garnet mining in Salima by looking at how the locals—despite…
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Of professionalism vs. remuneration
Malawi is in need of professionals and benefits of professionalism are many, both to the individual and to society. Society…
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Ighamba cries for a road
It’s rocky. It’s hilly. It takes you up and down, crossing rivers without bridges. A rough footpath that splits thick…
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Unregulated mining breeds chaos in Salima
The discovery of garnet, a precious stone, in Salima is diverting communities from their different preoccupations, in the process breeding…
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Motivating rural health workers
Although Makata Health Centre in Blantyre rural is only 10 kilometres away from another health centre, Kadidi, the facility is…
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Soaring voices against violence against girls
In this entry, our news analyst I explore the reasons behind a surge in cases of violence against adolescent girls…
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Can we see beyond ethnicity?
Joe Mkandawire (not real name) is deeply in love with Jane Chikabudula (not real name). Their relationship is based on…
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Sinning against Holy Spirit is unforgivable
Is there a sin which God cannot really forgive? Our correspondent Temwa Mhone talked to some pastors who explained why…
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Sparkling to the top
Grant Keeble Kululanga is a colossus of a figure in engineering. Over the past 23 years, he has dedicated his…
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Mwankenja village on fire
Authorities should quickly end the man-made crisis in Karonga North West to save vulnerable groups trapped in untold misery. Ruth…
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A group member demonstrating how the meals are made
Feed the Children is empowering rural communities in Mzimba to provide under-fives with nutritious food. ——————————————————– Children shall not live…
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