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PIL alerts the public to treat as fake news of impending fuel scarcity
March 17, 2025
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* PIL emphasises that it has official communication platforms towards it stakeholders * And further reported that it has engaged investigating authorities to bring the perpetrators to book Maravi Express Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) has alerted that public to treat as fake news of impending fuel scarcity which went viral on social media through a letter purported to have been authored by the companies. Addressed to Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer — and copied to Ministers…

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Fupa Lokakamiza radio drama series artists empowered on need to enhance dissemination of sexual and reproductive health and rights
March 17, 2025
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* Including the contentious family planning issue that faces several challenges in its uptake that the drama series aims to address * Many women and girls are failing to access family planning services and its methods due to lack of proper informative channels on how to get such services * The challenge is leading to women and girls to fall into unplanned pregnancies forcing them to access unsafe abortions By Duncan Mlanjira WAZ Arts Theatre artists for Fupa Lokakamiza…

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Airtel Africa launches revolutionary AI-powered Spam Alert service available to all subscribers at no cost
March 17, 2025
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* Offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages * Requires no additional application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers * Starting from Nigeria, it will subsequently roll out across other countries where Airtel Africa operates By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc has launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert service, which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost. The leading provider of telecommunications and mobile…

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Anglican Bishop Alinafe Kalemba decries skyrocketing prices describing the unstable economy as being in a ‘state of dancing’
March 17, 2025
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Bishop Alinafe Kalemba * The forthcoming elections on September 16, 2025 offer Malawians an opportunity to vote for leadership that can turn around the economy * Malawians need to divorce politics of tribalism and instead base their electoral choices on merit to usher in political leaders Maravi Express With an inflation rate hovering at around 28%, Anglican Bishop for Southern Malawi Diocese, Alinafe Kalemba has described Malawi’s unstable economy as being in a ‘state of dancing.’ In an interview, the…

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UK decorates MDF soldiers who took part in King Charles III’s Coronation procession in 2023
March 16, 2025
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* We see in the MDF the professionalism, ethos and discipline that is a hallmark of our armed forces too * The MDF have been an instrumental part of the success and stability of Malawi since 1964 — British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie By Duncan Mlanjira The 10 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers, who took part in the UK-Commonwealth Coronation procession of His Majesty King Charles III in May 2023, have been decorated with King’s Coronation Medals….

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Government bans importation of food items and other goods that are locally produced in Malawi
March 15, 2025
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* In exercise of his powers conferred by regulation 3(1)(a) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) Regulations * Made by Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba on March 13, 2025 to expire on March 12, 2027 * Any person who contravenes provision of the Order commits an offence and shall be liable to penalties upon conviction By Duncan Mlanjira Under powers conferred by regulation 3 (1) (a) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export)…

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‘Rising cost of living, coupled with limited buying power, have left consumers vulnerable to exploitation’—CAMA
March 15, 2025
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* In commemorating this year’s World Consumer Rights Day under the global theme; ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’ * Theme resonates well with Malawi as consumers are facing significant challenges in accessing affordable, sustainable and safe products By Duncan Mlanjira In commemorating this year’s World Consumer Rights Day that falls today — under the global theme; ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has coined its own theme; ‘Demanding a Just Transition to Sustainable…

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CFTC’s theme for this year’s World Consumer Rights Day, ‘Fairness in Pricing for a Sustainable Future’ motivated by increase in number of complaints on escalation of prices
March 15, 2025
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* The CFTC has registered a substantial number of complaints in the current year bordering on suspicions of excessive and exploitative pricing of products and services * The CFTC is mindful that fair pricing plays a crucial role in establishing trust and fostering long-term relationships * Between businesses and customers besides safeguarding the economic interests of consumers  By Duncan Mlanjira Motivated by an increase in the number of complaints due to escalation of prices of goods and services, Competition…

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Tourism Minister Kamtukule supports introduction of tourist gate fees at Michiru Nature Sanctuary
March 13, 2025
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* To generate revenue to support volunteer community patrol scouts in their efforts in strengthening Michiru’s conservation * Minister also endorses another proposal for patrol scouts to operate a convenience shop within the sanctuary By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule graced tree planting exercise in deforested areas of Michiru Nature Sanctuary in Blantyre organised by environmental conservation stakeholders, where she supported the propose to introduce tourist gate fees on entry into the government reserved forest. The Minister…

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Cyclone Jude affects 2,527 households in 9 district councils
March 13, 2025
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Tonight’s and tomorrow’s weather forecast  * Phalombe District Council has recorded the highest number of affected people at 5,634, seconded by Nsanje at 2,007 * Out of the total number of affected people, 3,029 have been displaced and six camps have been established to provide shelter By Duncan Mlanjira Cyclone Jude, which has moved away from Malawi and no longer poses a significant threat to the country’s weather, has left in its wake about 3,029 people being displaced. This…

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