SILENCE KILLS I’m too young and beautiful to die Death is not my near future and not my desire I’ll not remain silent I’ll speak out I can no longer remain a victim Yet I clearly see the light           Something has to be done           Something has to change           Silence destroys, silence kills           I’ll speak out, yes, I’ll speak out   I’m too strong and bold to die My visions and aspirations await Why should my future be cracked? I’m I disadvantaged because I’m a young girl? Is it by choice that I’m an orphan? Why do you keep abusing me?             Today this rubbish will be over                                                          I’m ever brave, I’m ready I’m speaking about it It’s over and over, no more silence Because silence kills.   I am too daring and clever to die My spear and arrow ready set I’ll tell the whole world to know That you want to destroy my future Soon the court will judge you You’ll li

Dear Matilda, Thank you for the opportunity to promote our brand through your Blog, we are more than just pleased to share our story with you.  Our pottery products are produced near Kamuzu international Airport in Lumbadzi, Lilongwe in a village called Mchepa. Hence the name of the pottery studio, Mchepa Pottery. The pottery is a subsidiary of IMATEC Limited Company which was founded in 2022 by Mr Boniface Ngomwa, Mr Titus Tsilizani Malakwa and Mr Christopher Schmidpeter.  The products range from Table ware (including vases, teapots, casseroles, bowls, dinner plates, mugs etc) which are mostly decorated with traditional and animal print, to promote the Malawi Cultural Heritage. Most of these products are sold as gift items, but are also sold at household levels and to corporate clients.  The company has also recently invested in a new line of construction products. These include porcelain Sinks and Porcelain wall and floor Tiles. IMATEC is the first Malawian owned company to produce s

Morning Mattie, I am Simon Golo Nkhoma and I joined MAWU (Malawi Writers Union) forum two weeks ago.  I just want to comment on the highlighted article ' Being Specific in Prayer.' At St Columba CCAP Church in Blantyre, we are on a weeklong Teaching on keys and hindrances to answered prayer. It started on Monday through Fridays from 18:00-20:00hours. Afternoons on Saturday and Sunday Preachers: Reverend Reynold Mangisa and guest speaker, Pastor Dalitso Numeri. They speak on alternating days.  Rev. Mangisa gave a preamble of the topic during last Sunday service on 26th June, 2023.  When I arrived home from church and opened my phone, I saw your article. I didn't open it but I was amazed.  I attended the first day on Monday with Pastor. Numeri. Then yesterday, I remembered that I hadn't yet gone through your article. So I found quality time (lunch hour) to do justice to your article. Put simply, I was impressed.  I immediately heeded your advice by listing dow

Guest Writer: Andy Kanyuka Genre: Article, Profession: Writer, Actor, Scriptwriter, Entrepreneur,   Location: Malawi When we experience intense emotions such as obsession, betrayal, and death, it can often feel like our entire world has turned upside down. These experiences are overwhelming and can have a profound impact on both our mental and physical well-being. While the mental and emotional effects of these experiences are well documented, it's essential to understand the physical manifestations that can occur as well. Obsession is a compulsive preoccupation with a particular person, object, or idea. While we often think of obsession as an emotional state, it can have significant physical effects as well. Physical signs of obsession can include insomnia, loss of appetite, and a heightened risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. The brain's response to an obsession can be particularly strong, as researchers have found that people who are o