About Joshua
Joshua Chienda was born and raised in Malawi. Although he was a Science major in the University, he likes to explore stories that can potentially positively impact societies. Such stories may be technological, historical or cultural.
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Long-term planning often eludes us
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Malawi’s produce markets, an astonishing variety of fruit is sold throughout the year, although its availability is dictated entirely by the seasons. One season brings an abundance of mangoes, which remain plentiful for several months. During the same period, masuku (Uapaca kirkiana) also make their appearance. Earlier in the year, another cherished local delicacy—the…
Of customer care gone awfully awry
Reading Time: 3 minutesLast week, I travelled to Nkhoma to attend the unveiling ceremony of the tombstone of the late Rev Dr Mgawi, an occasion that carried deep personal and communal significance. Almost a fortnight before my journey, I contacted an acquaintance who lives at Nkhoma and asked whether he could provide me with the telephone number of…
Longevity does not come easily
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy brother-in-law, who married the sister immediately older than me, left his home in Chigumula, Blantyre, nearly two years ago and relocated to Nkhoma to live with and care for his ageing father. It was a decision rooted in family responsibility and affection, and one that has enabled him to spend invaluable time with a…
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