Cooperation
The story is told of two beggars who used to live in a forest outside a village. One was blind and the other had no legs. The two beggars competed for alms (money) and were on no speaking terms with...
View ArticleDividing line
At age nine, Jim is already a technology wizard. When dad arrives at home, the first thing he asks for is: “Can I use your phone dad?” Same thing happens when mum comes. By now, both parents have...
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Mesn slams Kasambara’s supporters
Malawi Electoral Support Network (Mesn) has condemned the conduct of supporters of former Minister of Justice, Ralph Kasambara, who have threatened to bar any member of the ruling People’s Party (PP)...
View ArticleCity back to winning ways
Liverpool host Arsenal in a top of the bill Barclays English Premier League match today. Liverpool have looked the real deal with attacker-in-chief Luis Suarez scoring for fun. I am not particularly...
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Luanar takes GM trials to cotton growing districts
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) has taken the genetically modified (GM) confined cotton trials to the cotton growing districts of Salima, Balaka, Chikwawa and...
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Five questions for Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. James Munthali
‘Fisp on course’ Our reporter Paida Mpaso speaks to Munthali about hiccups facing the Farm Input subsidy Programme (Fisp) Q1 What is your assessment of the Farm Input Subsidy Programme? A1 There have...
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Russel battles for career
Russell Mwafulirwa, Flames’ top scorer at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola, is clutching to the straws of his career that has been dogged by injuries, sidelining and denying him income...
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S. African legends in for Special Olympics match
Revered South African soccer legends Phil Masinga, Mark Fish and Desire Ellis will feature in a Special Olympics unified match at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe today. Masinga and Banyana Banyana legend...
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Bride of the year competition at WeddingExpo
For the first time in Malawi, WeddingExpo will be showcased in Blantyre with a series of events planned for the day, including bride of the year competetion. The WeddingExpo, scheduled for April 5 2014...
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Pagani retires as Bishop of Mangochi Diocese
Bishop Alessandro Pagani has retired as head of Mangochi Diocese after serving the institution for seven years. Pagani, 77, was ordained 49 years ago and has served in Balaka, Mpiri and Nakhwali...
View ArticleDealing with corruption in Nyasaland
There is no doubt that many people regard corruption as an evil that ought to be rooted out of the public sphere. We have laws that are designed to deal with corruption so that it is eradicated or...
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Mother seeks justice for defiled daughter
A Ndirande-based mother has suffered a double tragedy as her 16-year-old deaf and dumb daughter is suffering from fistula resulting from her defilement last November. She says her daughter now wets...
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Atupele endorses candidates
UDF presumptive presidential candidate Atupele Muluzi on Friday presented certificates to shadow MPs and councillors from the Southern Region. Atupele, presenting the certificates in Blantyre, said UDF...
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Memory Chimchele
Memory Chimchele is a designer who has been her own identity using African prints to bring about infusion extraordinaire. She prides her creations to colour coordination and a creative mind. She is a...
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Paying the price of anti-contraceptive
For a long time, some conservative Christians and Muslims have regarded family planning and contraception as sacrilegious and immoral. Other faith leaders have tried to avoid discussing the topic with...
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Big guns want constitutional amendments to redefine supporters’ roles
Administrative chaos at Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers will never end unless their constitutions are revised to clearly define specific roles of their respective supporters, analysts have observed....
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cashgate trials hit wall
Despite promising to prosecute 14 cashgate related cases in the past two weeks, government says it has only managed to take two to court due to logistical problems. Director of Public Prosecutions...
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Lilongwe inflation rate rises to 44 %
The October 2013 inflation for Lilongwe rose to 44 percent from 42.5 percent the previous month. However, Zomba is the tope with 44.5 percent, according to available statistics. The National...
View ArticleWhen disorder becomes the new order
Avery avid friend of mine is abundantly gifted with subtle but rich humour and he delves into any conversational space with such ease it makes us green with envy. One of the days, he suddenly blurted...
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Dan Msowoya falls in Aford primaries
F ormer Alliance for Democracy (Aford) spokesperson Dan Msowoya has lost primary elections in Mzuzu City Constituency the party conducted on Monday. Msowoya lost the primaries to Apostle McHellings...
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