My Turn
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Women empowerment key
In just two months, Malawians will choose a president, members of Parliament and local councillors. About 52 percent of Malawians…
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Ukraine: Sovereignty, territorial integrity
On Sunday, March 16, a referendum took place in Crimea. It was on the basis of that referendum that President…
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On disability issues
On July 6, Malawi will be celebrating 50 years of independence. Yes, half a century of independence! In these 50…
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Lifestyle vs professionalism
Whatever time it may be, dear readers, allow me to say good morning! I say good morning because I want…
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On language of instruction in schools
Last year, a Ghanaian educationist, a Ken Baffoe, scolded politicians for the current adverse hurdles faced in Malawi educational system.…
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Of land wrangles in Bwanje, Nantipwili
The area under discussion is Bwanje North Constituency in Ntcheu from Chipindu running eastwards and westwards past Golomoti Trading Centre…
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Systematic retrogression
We only have about two months before the May tripartite elections. It is worth analysing whether we have made strides…
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Of female participation in politics
It is a good idea to promote gender at all levels since it plays a central role in national development.…
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Of patriotism and volunteerism in Malawi
There are two words which are poignantly ignored but matter a lot in the socio-economic development of a country—patriotism and…
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Creating a new society
The fight against corruption in Malawi and many African countries continues to leave many citizens disillusioned. The innocent citizens who…
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MBC is the main culprit
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Maxon Mbendera was quoted in the media as urging President Joyce Banda to open up…
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Governing through industry
An industry can be simply defined as a number of companies producing identical and/or complementary goods or services for a…
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Your job can be your business!
One day, standing in a queue in a bank, I happened to eavesdrop on a conversation between a woman and…
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Schools cannot become condom dispensers
A rather contentious suggestion was made in an article published in Weekend Nation of 8th February that schools should provide…
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Of two cholera-free seasons in Malawi
To think of a period of more than 14 months without any confirmed cholera case in Malawi is a situation…
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Much ado about a useless job
Vice-President Khumbo Kachali was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia two weeks ago representing Malawi at the African Union Summit. For a…
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One billion rising
The stories you hear or read are many and horrendous. In rare cases, victims live to tell their stories, others…
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Environment is a population issue
I am at the Eight Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) at the United Nations headquarters, where…
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Sustainable Development Goals: Avoiding the Cappuccino Approach
Grappling with goals for sustainable development is not only a demanding task but also a big challenge. Sustainable development seeks…
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Child rights violations through re-marriages
In our country, children remain the most vulnerable in the population. Belief patterns, exploitative attitudes, opportunism and poverty all militate…
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