Silence in the Chamber: The Consequences of Mute MPs
A recent proposal by Honourable Victor Musowa, a Member of Parliament for Mulanje Bale, has sparked considerable interest among Malawians.
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Models of Takaful-Insurance
There are various models of takaful according to the nature of the relationship between the company and the participants. There are wakalah (agency), mudarabah and a combination of the two.
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New rehabilitation Efforts Inspire Inmates at Chichiri
Approximately 2,400 inmates of Blantyre Prison at Chichiri in Blantyre are seeing a glimmer of hope for transformation in their lives; thanks to ongoing outreach by family, friends, and various organizations.
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President Chakwera Warns of Crackdown on Unaccredited Operators in Government Institutions
President Lazarus Chakwera has called on the Ministry of Education to track down people operating in government institutions such as education and health without proper accreditations as one way of improving service delivery in all state entities.
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Gaza War Extends Toll on Israel’s Economy
Last week, Fitch Ratings downgraded Israel’s credit score from A+ to A. Fitch cited the continued war in Gaza and heightened geopolitical risks as key drivers
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Challenges Hindering Women In Politics
Despite progress in some areas of gender equality, the active participation of women in politics in Malawi remains limited.
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MCP, DPP Hold Convetion
The lines for the journey to the 2025 Tripartite Elections look bold and conspicuous with the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), conduct their conventions in Lilongwe and Blantyre respectively.
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Islamic Banking Success: Shifting Away from Floating and Fixed Interest Rates
In the global financial landscape, Islamic banking has emerged as a significant alternative to conventional banking systems, especially for those seeking financial services compliant with Sharia.
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Hilal Afrika Reaches Out to Makanjila Community with Medical Camps.
A Germany-based organization Hilal Afrika, in partnership with Dawn Aid from Malawi, conducted medical camps
in the areas of Traditional Authority Lulanga and Makanjila in Mangochi District on July 13 and 14, 2024.
Government Steps Up HIV and AIDS Fight Among Children and Adolescents
Government has called on non-governmental organizations in the country to scale up their efforts and work in a coordinated manner in the fight against HIV infection.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Rethinking the Affordable Inputs Program
The Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) has long been seen as a critical support system for millions of smallholder farmers in Malawi. For many, it provides the only means of affording fertilizers and seeds essential for survival.
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