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OP-ED Opinions 

A Lesson in Humility

Global Author,
by Tony Ogunlowo Recently, a young Nigerian man did something thousands of people wouldn’t do in a million years. He gave up everything he had, and was, to become a Catholic priest. What makes Rev Father Chris Orajiaka’s story very fascinating is what he gave up to enter the seminary and priesthood: highly educated, he has two degrees, a multi-million… Read More
US Dollars OP-ED Opinions 

Africa’s economic struggle: How currency devaluation exacerbates poverty

Global Author
By Twink Jones Gadama In the global economic landscape, currency valuation plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of nations. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long advocated for the devaluation of currencies in developing countries, particularly in Africa, under the premise that such measures would enhance export competitiveness. However, this approach raises critical questions about the underlying… Read More
Malawi Citizens Malawi OP-ED 

My Take On IT – All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land

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Janet Karim All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in… Read More
Food Security in Malawi Development OP-ED 

Thank you, MBS! Let us all be vigilant against expired products, unhygienic spaces!

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By Janet karim “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” — Matthew 23:25-26 The Malawi Bureau of standards (MBS) this week closed some heavyweight international shopping centers due to unhygienic conditions and expired goods. This is a sure… Read More
Obasanjo Ex-Presidents Leaders 

 Obasanjo’s Witch Statement, Unfortunate and Misguided

Leo Igwe
    By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) is concerned with the statement by the elder statesman and former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, linking his birth to witchcraft. At a recent event in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Obasanjo noted that witches and wizards were responsible for the mother’s long pregnancy and delay in his birth. In this statement reported in… Read More
Leaders Malawi 

Commemorating 60 years of Malawi’s independence from British rule July 6, 2024

Janet Karim
By Janet Karim When Israel was in Egypt’s land, let my people go! … Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt’s land, tell old Pharaoh to let my people go…” – part of an African American spiritual Sixty years ago on July 6, 1964, the former protectorate of Nyasaland became independent from British rule, and changed its name to Malawi. Two years… Read More
Leaders Malawi 

Should Malawi scrap out the post of Vice President from the Constitution?

Janet Karim, , ,
By Janet Ka Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. — Psalm 3:1 On Monday June 10, 2024 the nation plunged into a deep shock, anguish and state of deep shock and sadness when they learned of the Malawi Defense Force plane crash that… Read More
Janet and Saulos Chilima Ex-Presidents Malawi 

Ode to late Rt. Honorable Malawi Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima (02.23.1973-6.10.2024)

Janet Karim, ,
I have come as far away as I possibly can from the first announcement, in the form of a question that an MDF plane had gone missing, and was carrying the Vice President, the Right Honorable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima on Monday June 10, 2024. After a myriad of prayers to the heavenly Creator, death was announced of the VEEP… Read More
Malawi Caregivers Malawi OP-ED 

Passion and caring for other people leads to 800+ Malawian trained caregivers

Global Author,
By Janet Karim 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a… Read More