Author: Charles Pensulo
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How a communion wine shortage gave birth to an international brand
Linga wine is a small family business in Malawi that punches well above its weight. On a Friday afternoon, an elderly Margaret Ngwira emerges from her ... -
Malawi: COVID-19 hindered business for farmers. They found solutions.
With access to markets and capital negatively impacted by the pandemic, people have found ways to cushion the damage. In Blantyre, everyone in the food business ... -
Malawi’s miracle island, where fish remain plentiful despite climate crisis
While catches have dwindled elsewhere due to the climate crisis and over-fishing, traditional stewardship has helped Mbenje island buck the trend. Hundreds of years ago, Mbenje ... -
“Malawi has become an example”: President Chakwera’s big promise
Malawi’s new president vows to listen and says he wants “a chance and trust”. Civil society groups are on the same page, for now. On the ... -
Of protests and polls: Malawi’s very political pandemic
Coronavirus has reached Malawi at a historic moment in which government trust is low and all political parties have one eye on the July elections. Read ... -
“It’s the year of mass protests”: Malawi awaits crucial election ruling
Since the disputed 2019 election, Malawi has seen widespread protests over many issues. This is unlikely to change after the court’s verdict on the poll. Barely ... -
“Why now?” Mass promotions raise eyebrows ahead of Malawi elections
Civil society and opposition groups question why the government gave pay raises to thousands of public workers in the run-up to the tight election. A day ... -
A virtuous vice? The apprentice aiming to become master in Malawi
Vice-president Chilima has left the ruling party and plans to run against his old boss in 2019. How does this affect the political landscape? Soon after ...
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