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Author: Charles Pensulo

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Charles Pensulo is a Malawian freelance journalist.

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    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 ...
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    “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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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  • Malawi elections: The UTM and other opposition parties have questioned the government decision to promote thousands of workers just weeks before the election. Credit: UTM.
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    May 20, 2019
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    “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 ...
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    August 29, 2018
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    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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