My Turn
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Malawi does not need a talking shop at 50
Please allow me to express my reservations over the newly formed 23-member High Level Development Committee (HLDC) chaired by Dr.…
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Malawi’s external bleeding—diplomatic service
The recent cashgate exposed outlets through which Malawi’s taxpayers’ money has been siphoned by government officials and their cronies. Such…
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The difficulties of translation
Language differences can be tricky to deal with if one is engaged in translation work. These differences can arise from,…
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Young Malawian Monica meets Baton, the Queen
On Friday, when the Queen’s Baton arrived in Malawi, it carried special significance for one young Malawian. Monica Dzonzi was…
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Of elections in world’s largest democracy
A thriving and vibrant electoral democracy has been India’s distinct and durable identity, long before it asserted itself as an…
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Who benefits from alliances?
It is a constitutional obligation that Malawians vote in the May 2014 Tripartite Elections to elect the president, members of…
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Another curse for Malawi presidents
Allow me to join hands with Idriss Ali Nassah who recently wrote on this page about the curse of the…
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Stepdaughters cannot be substitute wives
In the Nation on Sunday of 5th January 2014, there was one of the many horrendous sexual abuse stories we…
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Our strange sky
May be because of lack of financial resources, many Malawians do not venture far beyond their places of origin. Their…
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Curse of the Malawi presidency
The statement from State House last week was quick to point out that President Joyce Banda would fly South African…
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On Master of Science in innovation
The Nation of Thursday 19th December 2013 carried Malawi University of Science and Technology (Must) advertisement calling for applications for…
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Gas could be a solution to blackouts
Malawians seem to have come to terms with indefinite load shedding schedules from the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom)…
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Journalism and nationalism in Africa
Modern democratic nation states cherish the virtuous role that journalism plays in disseminating useful information to citizens and holding accountable…
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Escom’s proposed 50% tariffs sickening
very year Escom increases its tariff, but it has little to show for money it raises. Blackouts that started during…
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A promising approach to end stunting in Malawi
Malawi has reached a tipping point in its efforts to end chronic malnutrition among children. It has acquired the knowledge,…
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On revenge porn in Malawi
It is happening again. Sexually graphic images of a Malawian woman are making the rounds online. By now, the poor…
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Impacts of teen parenthood
I am struck by the condescending view that teen pregnancy and parenthood are a normal reality of our times and…
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On corruption in Malawi
Millions of Malawians are suffering while about 35 percent of government funds intended to help the people is lost to…
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Thoughts on Mangochi fracas
It was clear , from the start of the Mangochi fracas, that Paul Msangwa, has been selling pork in Mangochi…
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Of getting to three zeros in HIV, Aids fight
To some, December 1 is just another day, but to others, it is a special day that calls on all of us…
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