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THE ZIMBA: FIERCE WARRIORS OF THE MARAVI KINGDOM
#RewritingOurStories Any history of Malawi that does not include the Zimba warriors is incomplete. The Zimba were central to the expansion of the Maravi Empire, which came to cover present-day […] More
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RECLAIMING MANG’ANJA HISTORY: MARAVI ORIGINS, LUNDU, AND HISTORICAL MEMORY
I have seen on social media, particularly Facebook, that there is a cultural festival in Chikwawa District whose objective is to celebrate Mang’anja culture. I hope that this festival will […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Fiction, Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Music and Dance, Podcasts, Travel and Adventure, Writing and Literature#HustleTales Podcast Ep 09: Shadreck Chikoti – Story Club FM and Malawi’s Creative Economy
Welcome to the ninth episode of the #HustleTales podcast. With this podcast, we are focusing on telling the stories of African entrepreneurs and professionals, the hurdles they have jumped […] More
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Remembering my mom
In my primary school days, I had a crush on a girl who was older than me. It was evident that proposing to her was out of the question, and […] More
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CLAIMING FOR MY CHILD
During my secondary school at Yamba School, I dated a certain girl from Misuku. It was a secretive relationship, no-one knew. We dated for 2 years. As we were near […] More
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MY TAKE ON THE UNIVERSITIES’ CULTURAL/SOCIAL WEEKENDS
We have seen recently, especially on social media, photos circulating of university students from different academic institutions in this country, engage in what they call “social weekends?” which are usually […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Finance, Markets and Economics, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, Travel and AdventureWILL MALAWI EVER DEVELOP?
There are four major ways through which individuals can become wealthy or earn money. These are: working for a salary, engaging in business or trade, stealing, or begging. In the […] More
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MOVIE REVIEW; MUSHROOM SHADE
The premiere of Mushroom Shade, written by Chaz, at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on April 24, 2026, was a strong reminder that a film is more than […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureWHY THE ART INDUSTRY MIGHT NOT GROW IN MALAWI
It will take a very long time for the arts industry to grow in Malawi. There are several reasons why the growth of the arts sector continues to be held […] More
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OUR HISTORY, OUR SILENCE (ADAFERANJI)
If Malawi were in Europe or America, John Chilembwe would probably be a towering national hero. There would be a grand museum dedicated entirely to his life. We might still […] More
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MHLAKHO WA A MALAWI (also known as Chiwanja cha a Malawi)
What if we loved our country with the same fierce passion we pour into our tribes? If we did, we would never tolerate careless insults about it, nor would we […] More
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Beneath the Grey Skies of Msinja
In the rain-drenched woods of Msinja, beneath skies gone grey as ash, the two stood opposed: Mlauli, whose years hung heavy upon him like a wet cloak, and M’bona, the […] More
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Who will save Malawi?
The most frightening thing about this country is that we, its people, do not want to be saved. We have become used to poverty and hardships. We have become used […] More
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The Maravi Footprints on Mulanje Mountain: A Sacred Frontier of the Lundu Kingdom
Archaeological Evidence Confirms Mang’anja Primacy on Malawi’s Highest Massif Never get afraid of your history. For centuries, Mount Mulanje has stood as a silent sentinel over southern Malawi, its dramatic […] More
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BOMA NDILOMWELI
In 2022, or maybe 2023, I watched a certain dance performed by women from Nsanje as they were welcoming their councillor. The song went, “akhansala mwaiwona boma, boma si ili” […] More
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Blantyre, je t’aime
People often underestimate Blantyre. Maybe it’s because the city is known more for business than leisure. Or could be because visitors are usually in a hurry to get to […] More
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letter to my former classmate
Letter to my former classmate /schoolmates Dear classmate/ schoolmates i humbly write to you this letter informing you that when we left the school we thought everyone will be employed […] More
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The Malawian Origins of the Banjo: A Reassessment of History
The history of the banjo is commonly traced to West Africa, from where it was introduced to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade. However, I propose that the true […] More
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