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The Hardest Job at the Hospital

One morning, whilst walking out of the ward I found a hospital security guard — a young lady — in a heated argument with two guardians.

Aug 3, 2022

The Hardest Job at the Hospital

Aug 3, 2022

Why we need more learning and less education

Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are admired for creating huge fortunes though they dropped out of college. Their stories are used to show…

Jul 25, 2022

Why we need more learning and less education

Jul 25, 2022

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What makes Indians so rich?

This week, a tweet about the wealth of Indian businesspeople caught my attention.

Jul 20, 2022

What makes Indians so rich?

Jul 20, 2022

On Good Mornings

On a good day, my day starts with a brisk walk in the morning.

Jul 18, 2022

On Good Mornings

Jul 18, 2022

Kindergarten for Grown Ups

When I was 4 years old, I showed up at school without my homework book. It felt like a huge crisis.

Jul 15, 2022

Kindergarten for Grown Ups

Jul 15, 2022

How to be Human

Mankind has made vast advances in knowledge. We understand the galaxies, the insides of molecules and complex gadgets in great detail. But…

Jul 13, 2022

How to be Human

Jul 13, 2022

Tales from Dumpsite Workers

The people working at the city dumpsite have a good idea of what is happening in the city.

Jul 11, 2022

Tales from Dumpsite Workers

Jul 11, 2022

Poverty that Doesn’t Look Like Poverty

I work in a public hospital. One thing that does to you is it gives you a front seat to the true state of society. You start to notice…

Jul 8, 2022

Poverty that Doesn’t Look Like Poverty

Jul 8, 2022

On Politics, Religion and Race

Three things that cause the most fighting, divisions and wars are all intangible — religion, politics and race. They are all based on…

Jul 6, 2022

On Politics, Religion and Race

Jul 6, 2022

The heart of Malawi

Exactly a year ago, I received a presidential award for excellence and outstanding service in the health sector from Malawi president Dr…

Jul 4, 2022

The heart of Malawi

Jul 4, 2022

Tamara Phiri

Tamara Phiri

African, writer, doctor, speaker. New posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

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