A year after the tragic loss of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others, Malawi stands at a crossroads, one marked by sorrow, remembrance, and the rare opportunity for national unity. But instead of coming together in collective grief, the nation is witnessing a divided commemoration, where symbolism speaks louder than words. This was a moment when grief should have brought us together, not pushed us further apart
The then Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ngoma, used his power to weave lies and push a political agenda that harmed the very people I sought to protect—unarmed, vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.
As the UTM convention draws nearer, the political landscape within the party has intensified, with presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe receiving a series of high-profile endorsements from influential figures such as Hon. Willet Kalonga, Hon. Allan Ngumuya, Hon. Penjani Kalua, Hon. Elsie Mituka, Hon. Alex Bulirani, and several others.
Our world faces pressing challenges that demand immediate attention. Understanding these global risks is the first step towards creating a safer, more secure future.
One does not necessarily need to be a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) holder to comprehend and interpolate the despair and political dilemma Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) legislators have found themselves in.
Probably they have been vindicated! When the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) demanded that President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera should fire Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, Malawians were in darkness on what the quasi-religious body had seen in the iron lady.
As the clock strikes midnight, ushering in a cascade of celebratory cheers and resolutions proclaiming “New Year, New Me,” it is imperative to pause amidst the confetti and champagne to contemplate the often-overlooked emotional toll of the annual self-improvement frenzy. Ambition is commendable, and the pursuit of goals is a testament to our capacity for growth. However, in our relentless pursuit of achievement, the emotional undercurrent is frequently neglected, setting the stage for stress, burnout, and a disquieting sense of unhappiness.