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Ria Duke: Testifies to surviving breast cancer
On June 21 2015, after seven biopsies, Ria Duke received the phone call that would change her life. She had breast cancer. She broke down in front of her two children, Michael and Gabby, who were...
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Bloodsuckers saga overshadows cultural festival
What was supposed to be a pure cultural celebration turned out to be an opportunity for President Peter Mutharika to address Malawians on the alleged presence of ‘bloodsuckers’ in the country. On...
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‘Breastfeeding is one of the smartest investments’
The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has released new findings on the economic gains-besides the obvious health benefits-of breastfeeding. Hailing the practice as an investment that ought to be...
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Bertha Munthali: Inventor of an African doll based on a folk tale
Growing up in a typical village, Bertha Mkandawire-Munthali knew from an early age that her only chance of escaping the jaws of poverty was to work hard in school. Her early years were influenced by...
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Hara’s channel to safe motherhood
Working as a nurse and midwife, Wilned Hara felt there was a big knowledge gap on safe motherhood in the country. He has since published a book, Family Guide to Safe Motherhood to bridge that gap....
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‘MCs should be more sensitive’
In order to raise a lot of money at events such as bridal showers, engagement ceremonies, weddings and send-offs, some directors of ceremonies have become insensitive in coercing people to give more....
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Elizabeth Chatuwa: Girl Guide district youth commissioner
When she joined the Malawi Girl Guide Association (Magga) at age 10, Elizabeth Chatuwa did it just for the sake of it. It was a school club like any other and most of her friends were in it. She knew...
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Sporting for Cerebral Palsy children
Various companies, organisations and individuals came together at Malawi College of Medicine recently for a special sports day organised by Wumi Wumo Foundation to raise awareness of cerebral palsy....
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Mary Kachale: The second female DPP
Coming from a family where she was the only girl with three brothers, Mary Kachale says her brothers always treated her as an equal, often challenging her to be more than ordinary. For that reason, she...
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From hopelessness towards a brighter future
Living with a total stranger who was kind enough to take her in, Fatsireni Wyson feels lucky to be in school, believing it is the only key to unlock her dream of becoming a doctor or an accountant. At...
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Female engineers want more girls in their field
In a drive to coax more girls into engineering, Women in Engineering (WomEng) plans to date girls in various secondary schools. Chairperson for the women’s chapter of the Malawi Institute of Engineers...
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Tumeliwa Mphepo: Founder of Front Seat
People describe her as somebody who has tapped into a reservoir of emotional capacity. She found strength to rebuild herself as a woman with albinism and now fights for the rights of others living...
View ArticleCelebrations at hideous costs
A wedding is one of the most anticipated events in everyone’s life – a significant occasion where two people unite and become one in the eyes of God. As much as ceremonies and traditions differ from...
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Going beyond first chances
Teaching at Zaone Primary School in Chiradzulu, Elizabeth Kenala, 41, could not help, but notice her colleague’s progress in her career. Her colleague, who she met during training at Blantyre Teachers...
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Pilirani Khoza: Bunda Female Students Association (Bufeso) founder
Pilirani Khoza, 26, was jointly raised by a single mother after her father walked out on them. She adopted Khoza as a surname, but it was her mother’s maiden name. Following the deaths of her mother,...
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Disclosing HIV status to a partner
Months into her relationship, Gladys Nthaka, 30, decided to disclose her HIV status. She was HIV positive and on anti-retroviral therapy. Her partner pledged to be with her regardless and was very...
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Setting women on the road to independence
Feennet is an organisation that forms a network of women willing to step out of their comfort zone to accomplish something. The organisation has since its establishment last year trained over 500 women...
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Temwa Chimphepo: To Oxford University on a Rhodes scholarship
We may not have heard of many famous female mathematicians in the world, but that is probably because until quite recently, it was not easy for women to go to university, let alone have a career in...
View ArticleShould I take him back
Dear BMW, Well, my child’s runaway father just made a surprise appearance into my life the other day, all smiles ready to assume his responsibilities 10 years later! The idiot bolted and ran the minute...
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‘I cheated on my wife and caused hell’
Shortly after Maulana Bwanali joined Shyreen Benson in holy matrimony three years ago, he found a girlfriend. Three is a crowd, so the saying goes and Bwanali, who comes from John Wasili Village,...
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