Writings
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Rewiring Education: Why Basic Economics and Digital Literacy Should Be Core Competencies
For the past few months, I’ve been thinking about economics a lot — not just in the theoretical sense, but in the way it shapes how people perceive and participate in the world around them. I’ve been reading ‘The Econocracy’, but between you and I, I am struggling to make progress in the midst of my MBA, and running my businesses.
We Never Had an Economy to Begin With: Commentary on the Malawi 2025/2026 Budget (A History Written in Aid and Debt)
In 2025, Malawi finds itself once again at a fiscal crossroads, with a K8.05 trillion national budget unveiled — promising economic stabilization, infrastructure development, and social protection. Yet, beneath the surface of those ambitions lies a hard truth we have avoided for decades: Malawi never had an economy to begin with.
Reclaiming the Blueprint: From Managed Development to Self-Determined Prosperity (a Case for and about Malawi)
A few days ago, I was invited to deliver a keynote at the Academic & Leadership Conference, to be hosted on the 15th of March, 2025 at my postgrad alma mater, the Malawi University of Science and Technology. As I am currently preparing on what to say, I find myself thinking: How do I explain Malawi 2063 — not just as a policy document, but as a lived reality we are all responsible for building?
Think Locally, Innovate Globally: A Call to Malawi’s Next Generation of Leaders (Grounded in Malawi 2063)
For so long, Malawi has sat quietly in the center of the storm — untouched not by design, but by circumstance. Unlike so many of our neighbors, we have never fought wars over land, resources, or identity. There was no great battle for Malawi, because for decades, there was no perceived wealth worth fighting over. And in that quiet existence, something dangerous settled into our national psyche — the belief that survival itself was enough.
Asking Better Questions (A Reflection on MW2063): The Role of Youth in Trade and Industry
In January of 2022, I was entrusted as a young entrepreneur and tech hub founder, with the honor of facilitating a panel discussion with the National Planning Commission (NPC) on Malawi 2063. As facilitator, I asked a lot of questions — questions about our role as young people, about how we turn vision into action, and about what self-reliance really looks like for Malawi. At the time, I thought those questions were for the panelists. Today, I realize they were also for me.
From Food Blogger to Agricultural Producer: Full-Circle
If you have been following this blog for a little longer than 5 years, then you know that I was once a travel and food blogger. When I started exploring agriculture at Michigan State University, I thought of it as a natural extension of my work with Kwathu Farms—an opportunity to learn about modern farming techniques and contribute to food security in Africa. But it wasn’t until a conversation with my classmate Ramy that I fully realized the deeper connection between my past and present.
Driving by Greenhouses: Exploring Agriculture at Michigan State University
For me, Broad wasn’t just a casual decision; it was a deliberate step toward understanding how we can innovate in farming, particularly in Africa. Among the many reasons I chose MSU, one of the most visually striking and intellectually compelling was its greenhouses—a symbol of advanced agricultural research and innovation.
Rethinking Education Systems: Power of Teamwork and Capstone Projects in Degree Programs
As I sit here reflecting on the past two months, I can’t help but marvel at how quickly time is flying. It feels like just yesterday that we started, yet we’ve already wrapped up key courses—including today’s final presentations for our ‘Designing and Delivering Impactful Business Presentations’ course.
Of Journeys and Identities: I Am… (Everything and) Nothing
Looking back at my life: I realise I have spent a huge chunk of my days defined by labels. I was a Malawian. A Christian. An entrepreneur. A leader. A woman. As time passed, I started to feel the weight of these identities.
I Felt Happy Today: Adjusting My Hedonic Set Point
My friend today insisted that I check out IHOP… ‘an American classic’, he says. We went to the branch in East Lansing, and had a very delicious brunch. As we spoke and laughed over our meal, I felt something so simple yet so profound—happiness.
