My Turn
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Teachers must read widely
October 5 is the World Teachers’ Day, a day to celebrate the significant roles teachers play in a society. Teachers…
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Budget needs some sugar
M inister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha presented the K1.7 Trillion budget to Parliament last month. From…
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Trust local products
W hen it comes to buying local brands, most consumers complain of low standards. However, the widespread belief that local…
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Steps towards one health
Climate change, rapid population growth and globalisation increase the risk of infectious disease, particularly those fuelled by human being interaction…
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Mental health saves lives
He patiently waited for the day he would break free. He reasoned a great deal and all thoughts pointed towards…
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On K1.6bn stadia pledge
T ongues are wagging about President Peter Mutharika’s eagerness to construct stadia for Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers.…
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Misplaced priorities
In this part of Africa, government hospitals are supposed to have all necessary equipment and supplies as compared to private…
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Trade unions also matter in pensions
Last month, the Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dalitso Kabambe, acting in his capacity as the registrar of financial institutions,…
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On albinism awareness
T he International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD), commemorated annually on June 13, is always an occasion for mixed emotions. Ranging…
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Managing resignations
On August 29, Silver Strikers Football Club hired Abbas Makawa, who resigned from Masters Security, to replace Peter Mgangira and…
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Why 50+1 electoral system?
B efore I attended a political communication class, 50+1 sounded like some animal to me. As a prodigious soccer fan,…
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Bring back 50+1 Bill
The political solution to the post-election instability is not serial protests to force Jane Ansah to resign, but the 50+1…
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On Parliament and governance
With the spread of democracy in Africa in the 1990s, citizens appreciate how the three arms of the government function…
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On Parliament and governance
Conservation Music Malawi is a new kid on the block. It is built on the basis of using the art…
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Mobile health matters
The rapidly growing number of people using mobile phones since the late 1990s and the numerous constraints felt by healthcare…
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Democracy or values crisis?
We can ignore the role of smart phones in relationships but the effects are evident. An average person will die…
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Rethinking our food system
The way we produce, consume and discard food is no longer sustainable. The new UN climate change report warns that…
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Enhancing trees survival
The effects of climate change are already being felt in Africa on human health, livelihoods, food productivity, water availability and…
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Community radio matters
Community radio stations have a great a role in enhancing development and democracy at community and national level. Radio informs…
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Invest in teacher training
P eople say teaching is a noble profession, but I do not see any sense of nobility in the profession…
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