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Lameck Masina

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    November 9, 2017
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    “A symbolic representation of life”: Behind Malawi’s blood-sucking beliefs

    Nine people have been killed by vigilantes recently. But this isn’t the first time rumours of vampires sucking people’s blood have surfaced in Malawi. For the ...
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  • CultureMalawi
    By Lameck Masina
    February 20, 2017
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    The plucky African film industry defying the odds

    Thousands of miles from the glamour and riches of the Western film industry, determined filmmakers in Malawi are winning hearts and acclaim as they Make Mollywood. ...
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  • Politics
    By Lameck Masina
    December 30, 2015
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    Malawi: Why won’t Joyce Banda come home?

    Banda says security concerns are keeping her away, but as more Cashgate suspects implicate the former president, many observers believe she’s afraid of getting embroiled in ...
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