Weekly Scotland-Malawi Scotsman column and book

03 May 2019

We have an exciting new opportunity for members to share their inspiring stories.

Susan Dalgety, a long-time supporter and former board member of the Scotland Malawi Partnership, is in the midst of an exciting six month trip to Malawi.

During this time, she will be researching and writing an inspiring new book about Malawi which will be published next year by Luath Press.

She will also be writing a weekly column called Letter from Malawi which will be published in the Scotsman every Saturday. In her column, Susan will describe everyday life in Malawi, as well as highlight the friendship between Scotland and Malawi.

As part of her research, Susan is keen to hear from members who have interesting stories about their links with Malawi. We are delighted to support this unique opportunity to promote members’ work.

Please contact the Scotland Malawi Partnership with details if you would like to be involved.

Letter from Malawi column

My @TheScotsman column today from #malawi - it is more about trees than politice, or is it? @Margaret_Curran @GradySNP @ScotlandMalawi @ScotlandMalawi @UKinMalawi @HollyTett @ScotGovID @Pressuredrop @davidleemedia https://t.co/dEXNUGmUOa

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) August 31, 2019

Saturday, 24th August: Travelling in the footsteps of David Livingstone

My @TheScotsman column: exploring the Shire River, an encounter with lions & my heroes @bagg_jeremy & @MipandoMwapa who are creating Malawi’s first national dental service thanks to staff at @sunbirdtourism @AfricanParks for making our weekend work! https://t.co/OOel6keKf0

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) August 24, 2019

Saturday, 16th August: How to make world a better place: politics and religion – Susan Dalgety

Saturday, 10th August: A ‘struggle for Malawi’s very soul’ may now be under way – Susan Dalgety

Malawi midges - nkhungu make Scotland’s beasts seem almost benign. Oh, the country May be experiencing a political awakening...my @TheScotsman column today @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiScotland @LordMcConnell https://t.co/F90OaIcxqN

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) August 10, 2019

Saturday 3rd August: Lake Malawi's chiefs turn down oil industry to save its fish

Chief Makanjira is a guardian of Lake Malawi, protecting it from oil exploitation. My @TheScotsman column this week @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiScotland @ScotGovID @LordMcConnell @UKinMalawi https://t.co/TEVtAKvjBF

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) August 3, 2019

Saturday 27th July: She was Malawi's first qualified nurse and a true friend

Every person’s story matters. Each of has a life worthy of note. Here is my tribute to Homba Mbekeani, a woman of Africa who died on Wednesday, aged 92 #malawihttps://t.co/iHHGMQ9Qhc

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) July 27, 2019

20th July: In a country where 1 in 34 babies die at birth, this clinic hasn’t had a death in 10 years

My @TheScotsman column from #malawi Charity Salima works miracles in her township clinic in Lilongwe @UKinMalawi @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiScotland @LordMcConnell https://t.co/IMy4H9cMH9

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) July 20, 2019

13th July: How to unleash the potential of this peaceful, democratic but incredibly poor country

My @TheScotsman column from malawi, where only 3% of the population have access to a flushing toilet...but education is the key to prosperity @UKinMalawi @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiScotland @ScotGovID @MarysMeals @MamieMartinFund https://t.co/B8iMSqi7TN

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) July 13, 2019

6th July: Malawi turns to peaceful protest and powerful theatre

Malawi playwright Fumbani Phiri of @TheatreYdc is writing a play about David Livingstone @DLivingstoneBP @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiScotland @UKinMalawi my @TheScotsman today https://t.co/BLHHKbgLVK

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) 6 July 2019

29th June: Why the country where people don't display anger is changing

Lunchtime plug for my @TheScotsman column from Malawi on boiled beans, boarding schools and how Tippex spoiled an election https://t.co/BJRHVRwFjj

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) 29 June 2019

22nd June: 'How Malawi and Scots teens are changing the world'

Godknows and Helen Maseko have 73 children - read about their amazing life in my @TheScotsman column today @stekamalawi https://t.co/bYHxSJqXUt

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) 22 June 2019

June 15th: A country of 18 million – and just 39 dentists to treat them

From Scotland with love. My @TheScotsman today highlights some of the fabulous people I have met this week - including top dentist @bagg_jeremy and @MipandoMwapa @WCIPGLASGOW @Handbags4Malawi @ScotlandMalawi @ScotGovID @UKinMalawi https://t.co/dUYFiNujMP

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) June 15, 2019

June 8th: Malawi’s a nation split in two by warring factions: sound familiar?

My @TheScotsman column today from Malawi, on HIV, the effects of teargas and the fabulous @bynthamedia #malawi https://t.co/BclpvO4iaI

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) June 8, 2019

June 1st: People power is going global in a ‘miraculous’ way

My @TheScotsman column from Malawi - how social media connects people for good. And a big shout out to all @unisonscot @unisontweets for their support @Pressuredrop @ScotlandMalawi #malawi https://t.co/DwiFp8eHO1

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) June 1, 2019

Saturday, 25h May: Democracy moves slowly as China steals march in Malawi – Susan Dalgety

Late morning plug for my @TheScotsman column on Malawi elections - still no news @ScotlandMalawi @UKinMalawi @ScotGovID #MalawiDecides2019 #MalawiElections2019 https://t.co/o0rbgkyVJu

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) May 25, 2019

Saturday, 18th May: The country with problems that make Brexit seem trivial – Susan Dalgety

Election fever in Malawi: my @TheScotsman column #MalawiElections2019 #malawi @ScotlandMalawi @UKinMalawi @ScotGovID @MalawiScotland https://t.co/Xz5rvIaCKa

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) May 18, 2019

Saturday 11th May: The country where nothing goes to waste

Saturday afternoon plug for my @TheScotsman from #Malawi - on wine and councillors https://t.co/F7kdwJNU0Y

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) May 11, 2019

Saturday, 4th May: Scotland’s unique friendship with ‘the warm heart of Africa’

Dinner time plug for my new @TheScotsman column from #malawi https://t.co/HO23o72ov3

— Susan Dalgety (@DalgetySusan) May 4, 2019
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