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‘Failing is not the end of the road’
Girls pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) courses have been told to embrace failure as part of the journey…
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Multichoice has 60% women workforce
Multichoice Malawi boasts of a 60 percent women representation in the workface, setting it apart from many companies that are…
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Navigating politicsas a Woman
Active participation of women in politics is essential for achieving gender equality and fostering true democracy. It enables direct involvement…
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‘My battle with breast cancer’
Four years ago, Penelope Saiti was diagnosed with breast cancer. Several painful treatments and an agonising journey, she remains positive…
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First woman to head prisons transport logistics
Elizabeth Matandika broke the Malawi Prison Services’ (MPS) institutional record to become the first female to head the transport and…
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Equipping girls with the power of choice
Esther Phiri is a 17-year-old Polytechnic student who hopes to run her own business and create employment after completing her…
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For natural hair enthusiasts
Growing and maintaining natural hair nowadays seems to be the new type of ‘swagg’ mostly among ladies who opt not…
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Breaking the silence on menstruation
May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day that raises awareness and combats taboos associated with menstrual hygiene. It aims to enable…
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Surviving on casual labour after the floods
Piece works (ganyu) marks the number one trade for many people in Malawi, especially for those who cannot secure employment.…
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‘Parents should take up sex education’
While a booming 17.4 million population figure already scares the few resources Malawi has, sex education remains inadequate. Meanwhile, adolescent…
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A chance with cervical cancer vaccine
Last year, Malawi registered 4 163 new cases of cervical cancer among women and 2 879 died from the same,…
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India’s way of fighting gender imbalance
On new years’ day, women in India made a 620 km human wall to protest gender inequality. Five million women…
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When women unleash violence towards each other
The gender fight has for long been directed at men. But women are a part of violence, including bullying fellow…
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Never too young to take on the world
While most young people feel entrepreneurial ideas are hard to find, 23-year-old Rejoice Namale and 21-year-old Tapiwa Chigumula indicate otherwise.…
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Hellen Chindunduli: Aspiring councillor
Hellen Chindunduli says waste disposal is the biggest challenge she wants solved at Limbe Market. She is aspiring councillor for…
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Mangochi girls entrapped by touch screen phones
Patuma Alli (not real name), 17, rues the day she met a man with the big touch screen phone. She…
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Lifestyle changes can fight cancer
A little exercise and good nutrition can go a long way in preventing all types of cancer, according to the…
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Aspirant asks educated women to take the mantle
Aspiring councillor for Zomba City Likangala Ward, Munira Abdullah, says there is need for women with higher education to take…
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Early childhood education in dire need of quality
With the booming of pre-schools nationwide, some of which operate from dilapidated or incomplete buildings—do they possess the necessary expertise…
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Patricia Kaliati: Mulanje West MP
Fondly known as Akweni, Patricia Kaliati, Member of Parliament (MP) for Mulanje West Constituency was born on December 29 at…
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