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Lawyer wellness has been getting more attention of late, which is great news for everyone. So much so, in fact, that 2019 has been declared by some as the industry’s ‘year of wellbeing’. In one of the most stressful professions that exists, it’s vital for lawyers to tune in to [...]

You’ve got the title, the paycheque, and the crisply defined path of a law professional mapped out in front of you. It's steady, comfortable. But is it enough? If this is the point it should all be clicking into place, why does it feel like something is missing? I can’t [...]

The issue of the settlement of a deceased estate is a significant concern in Malawi. In such circumstances, upon the death of the male head of a family, the distribution of his assets is done along tribal lines. This means that the deceased’s male relatives demonstrate their right to the [...]

Women in Malawi are more likely to suffer the effects of poverty. The country’s tribal culture is a patriarchal system that keeps women heavily dependent on men for various social, legal and economic reasons. However, there is an encouraging movement of young women seeking to empower themselves and determine their [...]