Navigating the New Year: An Opinion on Prioritizing Emotional Wellness Amidst Aspirations

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.

Colleen Zamba: A victim of smear campaign?

This write-up is not meant to defend the subject matter in question, Collen Zamba, the Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), but it’s an expression of opinion on what I believe is a systematic effort to get the person out of the way.

Namiwa needs to go for training in activism, CSO leadership

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Malawi are scrutinized for their effectiveness, focusing on Sylvester Namiwa of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI).

Namiwa’s recent call for the firing of Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhale Ng’oma and public statements about security matters elicited criticism about exceeding CSO boundaries.