Are we certified just because we are the first person?
I was reading a blog on designtrend.com and newsdzimbabwe.co.uk regarding a recent domestic abuse case. The statistics on designtrend.com were just alarming. It says 35% of women worldwide have been victims of domestic violence. About 80% of violence towards women results from domestic violence. An estimated 40% of women killed worldwide were slain by an […]
Why am I here?
Many times I have dreamed of running away, running away to a dream land. When I watched movies I saw people living easy lives, owning things that most people in Malawi dream of having, for instance expensive and recent cars, beautiful apartments, good nutrition, and interesting towns with attractive buildings. When I look at the […]
Power of African Mothers
Most of the times we forget the role of African women in global health. I have come to believe that they are the solution we need to avert the rampant problems we are facing. In December, 2004, I was diagnosed with Nephritis, pending surgery at one of the major hospitals in Lilongwe district. I was […]
Ordinary Man’s Holiday
A holiday in Malawi is a time for some families to spend quality time together. Sometimes expecting such holidays turns into a process that involves saving and planning special events, intended to make the day special. Some of the holidays include Christmas, Easter and Mother’s day. I come from a family that has never seen […]