If you asked me to come up with different scenarios about Saulos Klaus Chilima, his life being claimed by a plane crash in 2024 would not have been one of them. This is a national loss that is so hard to wrap around, and the grief that has engulfed the whole nation is hard to explain.
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Echoes of Wisdom: A Review of Muti Michael Phoya’s ‘Madonna is our Mother’
A good book will hunt you down, and that is what Muti Michael Phoya’s book did on a solemn Monday morning. I stumbled into KwaHaraba Café, one of […]
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Whispers of Survival: Dealing with Cyclone Freddy’s Trauma
It has been almost a year since Malawi experienced Cyclone Freddy, one of the deadliest winds we have encountered recently. Ask every Malawian where they were the week […]
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Navigating Press Freedom Challenges: A Moonwalk Perspective
In March 2022, President Lazarus Chakwera invited journalists to his home to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. On that day, he and his former minister of information, Gospel […]
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Malawi’s Political Twists: Are You Not Entertained?
The current political climate in Malawi is nothing but fun and comedic, especially the political twists and turns. Within a month, so much has happened that it is […]
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The Malawi Paradox: Rich In Democracy, Peace, and Spirit, Yet Economically Poor
This post sheds light on Malawi’s beauty and hospitality, yet addresses its enduring poverty. It explores complex developmental challenges, including overpopulation, climate threats, slow urbanization, and limited economic investment. The writer proposes solutions drawn from successful models and underscores the need for personal and national transformation in attitudes, behaviors, and identity to propel Malawi forward economically.
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Malawi’s Black Canvas: Seeking a Worthy President for 2025
Malawi’s current political climate raises concerns about leadership as the 2025 elections approach. President Chakwera’s tenure has failed to meet expectations, with challenges including corruption, nepotism, and economic instability. Public perception varies, with some disillusioned voters preferring past leadership. The potential for shifting alliances adds further complexity to the situation.