Tobias Kumwenda

Vigorous protection of traditions necessary

Jun 24, 2018 0

On July 6 every year Malawi celebrates its sovereignty. On this day in 1964 Malawi proclaimed independence from Great Britain. This year Malawi attains 54 as an independent state. Though this may not be significant… ...

For 13 years, she has been faithful

Jun 20, 2018 6

For 13 years, she has been faithful and loyal to her numerous customers at Chikapa Trading Center, Machinjiri in Blantyre and beyond as the nsima, rice and beef stew seller. Miracle Kazombe, the single mother… ...

The human right to safe drinking water

Jun 18, 2018 0

Access to safe water and proper sanitation are human rights. And these rights must be ensured for everyone, everywhere to live a dignified and healthy life. A life free of preventable deadly diseases, children having… ...

Street children thrash about for survival in Blantyre

Jun 15, 2018 1

Ragged, hungry and rejected by society, plentiful of street children abandoned by nearly all live in the Malawi commercial city Blantyre. Director of Child Development Affairs in the Ministry of Gender, Disability and Social Welfare… ...

Sparkling cookery system can work in Malawi

Jun 14, 2018 1

The thick black walls, the hailing smoke that meanders into the skies through the kitchen roof, emanating from traditional tripod and announcing the days preparation of meals, is no longer winning hearts. This is due to… ...

Dying to live: the case of scrap trade in Ndirande

Jun 08, 2018 1

Deafening sounds from hammers that strike ferrous metals can be heard from all angles of the squatter enclave. Clusters of thick, dark smoke emanate from the burning of bucket teeth, ground engagement tool, dozer tracks,… ...

Chibavi inhabitants forced to live with rubbish

May 07, 2018 1

Located in the centre of Mzuzu, the area around Chibavi is open-air gutters, household rubbishes thrown here and there and its decrepit lodgings are the most polluted location. It looks like a shanty town and… ...