By Mustafa Makumba  Malawi is at a pivotal moment. In October 2025, the nation witnessed the return of Peter Mutharika as President after defeating the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera. This political transition comes at a time of economic uncertainty, rising ...

By Mustafa Makumba Two years have passed since October 7, 2023, a date that set Gaza on fire and the world’s conscience to sleep. What was framed as a “war on terror” has turned into one of the most ...

By Mustafa Makumba When the sun rises over Blantyre, the city wakes in a rush. Minibuses honk their way through traffic, vendors shout prices from the roadside, and phones buzz before people even finish breakfast. Among those hurrying through ...

By Mustafa Makumba Childhood in Malawi has always been full of life, playing football in the dust, climbing mango trees, running through the rain, and sharing stories under the moon. Today, childhood is changing. Many children now spend hours staring at ...

By Mustafa Makumba Before Islam, the Arabs used different names for the lunar months that were known at that time, until those names changed and became standardised throughout Arabia, and took their final forms at the end of the ...

By Mustafa Makumba Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City wasn’t just another election result. It carried the weight of history, personal struggle, and a long-awaited shift in how one of the world’s most influential cities sees leadership. For ...