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Is Tanzania just trying to apply pressure for Malawi to capitulate to its demands to reverse agricultural trade importation ban?

April 24, 2025

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* As its agriculture minister Bashe says fresh diplomatic talks were ongoing after has already effected it trade importation ban on Malawi and South Africa * We are taking this step to protect our business interests. This is business — in business, we must all respect each other Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira It seems Tanzania is applying pressure on Malawi to capitulate to its demands to reverse agricultural trade importation ban as its agriculture minister Hussein Bashe is quoted…

‘Malawi and South Africa have genuine trade concerns which should not be swept under the carpet’—advises Tanzanian development administration specialist

April 24, 2025

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* Malawi’s decision to impose restrictions on Tanzanian agricultural imports stems from protection of domestic industries challenges * Southern African Development Community (SADC) is there to fix these trade thistles — sadly, all members of SADC seldom use it as they should * The Tanzanian posturing to impose trade barriers on South Africa and Malawi, albeit not a cabinet resolution, defeats why SADC is there in the first place By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzanian development administration specialist, Rutashubanyuma Nestory, defends…

Once completed Rumphi’s Chipofya irrigation scheme is expected to benefit 2,482 people from nine villages in Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe

April 18, 2025

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* Construction contractor of the project is optimistic that they will be able to make water available for farmers’ use by August this year * Most farmers along the M1 Road are ready and some have already cleared part of their land in readiness for irrigation farming * They are only waiting for our support in terms of irrigation equipment such as solar pumps and other equipment By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA The K11 billion Chipofya irrigation scheme which is…

Faced with climate change, Malawi tests new farming strategies

April 18, 2025

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* IITA has introduced various sustainable intensification trials, whose goals are to increase crop production per unit of land * Help the community develop plans to enhance its ecosystems; and enable people to be more resilient to climate shocks * These objectives align with IITA’s broader mission of alleviating poverty, strengthening food security and nutrition * And enhancing the management of natural resources and ecosystem services By Anke Marais, Bread for the World Malawi – a small country in…

Tanzania warns Malawi and South Africa over export ban of maize and other agricultural produce

April 17, 2025

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* If Malawi and South Africa do not reverse their decisions by Wednesday next week, the Government of Tanzania will impose a ban on the importation of all agricultural produce and agro-based products from these two countries * Transit of agricultural goods from Malawi and South Africa through Tanzanian territory, including through the Port of Dar es Salaam, will be suspended until further notice By Kilimo News A trade row has erupted between Tanzania, Malawi and South Africa following a…

DCCMS enhances World Meteorological Organisation’s ‘Early Warnings for All’ initiative by launching quarterly The Zanyengo E-newsletter

April 15, 2025

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* This publication marks a significant step forward in our commitment to keeping the public, stakeholders, and partners informed about our ongoing efforts in climate and weather services across Malawi * Through this platform, we aim to share insights, updates and highlights from our department, fostering a deeper understanding of our pivotal role in national development and resilience-building By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has launched a quarterly publication named The Zanyengo E-newsletter…

Malawians implored to take heed of weather forecasts and patterns provided by Meteorological Department

April 13, 2025

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* Especially farmers who blatantly ignore Meteorological Department’s advice not to plant with first rains as they end up replanting up to three times following a long break of rainfall * It is very sad that we lost lives of our loved ones which could have been saved if people took immediately actions once the warnings were issued by our forecasters. By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Charlie Ligomeka, MANA At the commemoration of this year’s World Meteorological Day…

President Chakwera applauds Malawi tobacco farmers for forex contribution

April 9, 2025

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Chakwera being briefed of quality of the tobacco.—Pictures by Roy Nkosi, MANA * As he opens the 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season at Lilongwe Auction Floors with a call that tobacco farmers vital in driving economic development * All farmers should feel appreciated as your tobacco has eased this country’s suffering by bringing forex which helps us in the exchange of different commodities By Austin Kananji & Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA During the official opening of the 2025 Tobacco Marketing…

Tiyeni NGO moves to equip farmers with new agriculture technologies

April 8, 2025

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Some of the farmers witnessing an example of deep bed farming * Times have changed because of Climate change and farmers now should start cultivating in a different way * By bringing in deep bed farming method, we want farmers to start managing soil and water because deep bed farming harvest rain water and controls erosion By Andrew Mkonda, MANA Tiyeni, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) aimed at promoting sustainable farming in the country, has challenged farmers in Lilongwe District…

50 more fish cages to be introduced on Lake Malawi

April 8, 2025

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* The addition is not just about increasing production, but also about embracing innovation and working together for sustainable development * Minister challenging all players in the fish industry to take action in order to bring the much needed transformation in reducing the country’s reliance on imported fish By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA In order to revitalise the fisheries sector and boost national food security, the government plans to introduce 50 new fish cages on Lake Malawi. This was announced…