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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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Can Malawi sail through the political turbulence in 2015?
During his inauguration in June 2014, President Peter Mutharika spoke strongly on the Rule of Law: “…Malawians are waiting to…
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Explore greenhouse method—experts
The National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust has advised farmers in Thyolo to exploresgreenhouse method of farming to avert…
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Waiting for surgical sutures
At 11 months, little Monica Gondwe will have to endure the pain of having hernia until February next year for…
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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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Toiling to get educated
Gertrude Fraser’s future looks bleak. Although she is an exceptional pupil, the 13-year-old runs the risk of getting into an…
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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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When women are used as tobacco tenants
Rhoda Ndhlovu from Engucwini in Mzimba has no kind words for her first husband. The man, to whom she was…
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GSK eyes Malawi for its growth strategy
Glaxosmithkline (GSK) says Malawi is an important part of its strategy as the global pharmaceuticals company seeks to become a…
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Surviving in times of unpredictable rains
The wait has been long for the farmers to plant their seeds. This year, delayed rains made farmers question whether…
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Brainstorming solutions to market fires
Himon Amanu, 41, has no kind words for fires that have devastated markets in Malawi in recent years. For example,…
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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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Defying disability odds; the story of Lekeleni
She was a regular sight at Lilongwe Bridge where she used to squat on a wrapper with her arms stretched…
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Empowering women to fight harmful traditions
She does not have the face of a brave woman, but Everesi Mithi, 56, a widow from Falaminga Village in…
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