Category: Social
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Learning from Chilima’s Tragic Accident and the Need for Dignity and Accountability in Malawi
Following Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika’s death in April 2012, I learned something valuable, though this lesson came months later. By then, it was too late; I had lost some friends and realised my foolishness. I don’t want it to be the same for you! Drawing on my lessons, I hope that Saulos Chilima’s tragic…
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How did Socrates end misogyny and gender inequality? Lessons for Malawi
More than 400 years before Christ, Socrates ended gender inequality and misogyny. He made a compelling argument for gender equality and against misogyny and sexism, asserting that there are no inherent differences between men and women in terms of abilities and roles – even unveiled the hypocrisy of society’s position in policing women on matters…