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‘No tobacco farmer would be motivated under a current declining price trend environment’—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 30, 2025

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* According to RBM data that the end of April 2025, 20.2 million kgs of tobacco were sold at an average price of US$2.30 per kg — thus earning US$46.5 million as a country * This is a decline as last year, during the same period, average price of tobacco was US$2.66 per kg. We earned US$45.2 million from a lower sale of 17 million kgs * If this situation is not addressed, soon Malawi will even lose its…

Chilly Chiperoni weather expected from tomorrow

June 29, 2025

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* Associated with windy, occasionally dusty and cloudy conditions — coupled with fog patches, isolated rain and drizzle * Mwera winds are blowing along Lake Malawi and other water bodies starting today, June 29 and are likely to weaken by Thursday, July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather update for tonight and tomorrow, Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts the public to expect Chiperoni weather associated with windy, occasionally dusty, cloudy, and chilly conditions —…

DCCMS in final stages of developing its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan through nationwide consultations

June 28, 2025

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* Intensive consultations were held from May 19-30, 2025 that included stakeholder engagement as a crucial component of the plan’s development * This is contained in 2nd edition of Zanyengo e-Newsletter; https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/publications/the-zanyengo-e-newsletter-2nd-edition/ * DCCMS’ publication that highlights key activities, milestones, and collaborations to advance public weather services and climate resilience efforts By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is in the final stages of developing its Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, to serve as a…

‘If you want to get rich from farming, STOP reading farming books; read business books instead’—business expert Benedicto Bena Nkhoma

June 19, 2025

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* If your goal is to get wealthy through agriculture, don’t focus on becoming a better farmer — focus on becoming a better entrepreneur * Too many people are obsessed with the technical side of farming — soil pH, feed ratios, crop spacing — while completely ignoring the money side * Be an agripreneur, not a farmer. That means your job isn’t to know everything about the farm — it’s to build a business that uses farming to generate…

Malawi gains substantial agricultural and mineral resources market opportunities in China

June 17, 2025

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Investors at Malawi’s pavilion * After traders visited Malawi Investment & Trade Center (MITC) pavilion at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo pavilion in Changsha * Secured significant orders for soya beans, groundnuts, dried chilles and an open-ended contract for macadamia nuts * Malawi’s precious minerals and gemstones attracted exceptional interest with sales exceeding expectations By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) reports that traders who visited their pavilion at the 4th China-Africa Economic and…

Natural Resources Minister Chomanika launches fish landing facility at Kachulu in Zomba

June 17, 2025

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* The fish landing site will allow fishers to keep fresh fish protected as the new facility will have refrigerated space * Post-fishing losses have prevented Malawi to reach its 700,000 metric tons demand By Solister Mogha, MANA Minister of Natural Resources & Climate Change, Owen Chomanika launched Kachulu fish landing site, a fish processing facility in Zomba which is expected to promote fish business along Lake Chilwa. Chomanika said the facility will enable fishers to properly clean their…

Malawi and China to establish the agricultural park in Salima

June 16, 2025

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* The China-Malawi 5,000-hectare Agricultural Industrial Park marks a major step in Malawi’s agricultural and economic progress * Through long-term economic growth and sustainable development by integrating modern innovation with traditional farming By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA In a significant step towards agricultural modernisation and economic advancement, Malawi Investment & Trade Centre (MITC) entered into a landmark partnership last week with China’s Huaihua Yongcheng Agricultural Technology Development to establish a US$50 million China-Malawi Agricultural Industrial Park in Salima. A statement…

Chiperoni weather expected to weaken by Tuesday—Meteorological Department

June 15, 2025

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* This is due to a shift from a cool, moist, and strong southeasterly air mass to a less moist easterly air mass * Mwera winds which are blowing over Lake Malawi and other water bodies, are expected to start to weaken tomorrow By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DSSMS) says the chilly Chiperoni weather which has been experienced in the past few days, is expected to weaken by Tuesday — starting in Southern…

One Acre Fund broadens soil health campaign in Blantyre District

May 27, 2025

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Manure production is the answer * The campaign is meant to help farmers boost crop yields by restoring and maintaining quality soil * You can have fertiliser and other inputs, but if the soil lacks nutrients, the harvest will still be poor — healthy soil means better yields and better income for farmers By Gift Wahuta, MANA One Acre Fund, in collaboration with district agriculture office, are planning for 2025 soil health campaign with One Acre Fund reaffirming to…

‘Malawi’s overreliance on maize as food and economic staple means poor harvests immediately trigger inflation volatility’—RBM Governor

May 26, 2025

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* As inflation remains one of Malawi’s most stubborn economic challenges —the highest in southern African region though it recently declined from 30% to just below 29% * The country’s GDP growth remains modest, projected at 3.2% in 2024, largely driven by a rain-fed, low-mechanisation agriculture sector * While the suspension of the ECF has created uncertainty, it also presents an opportunity for Malawi to redefine its economic trajectory * Malawi must craft and implement homegrown, inclusive, and sustainable…