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Dr. Parth Patel’s analysis on President Mutharika’s Executive Order against public health careworkers’ interests in private facilities sparks hot debate

February 18, 2026

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The image that goes together with the analysis that was generated using AI tools based on creative prompts and may not be literal representations of real people or places * The principle behind the Presidential Order is clear — public office must not be used for private gain * President Mutharika has taken a bold and courageous step. Corruption in healthcare is not theoretical — it directly affects ordinary Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira An analysis that was published on…

Celebrated journalist Jack McBrams’ article on wildlife-human conflict due to ill-planned elephant translocation earns him prestigious Sub-Saharan African KAS media award 2026

February 17, 2026

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Jack McBrams along with fellow KAS media award 2026 winners * The article; ‘the-elephant-invasion-how-a-historic-elephant- translocation unleashed death, hunger, and heartbreak among Kasungu villagers’, was published by Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) on May 11 * It bowled over the KAS Media Awards 2026 Jury, who described it as: “Real conservation should mean coexistence — not conquest.” By Duncan Mlanjira The article that celebrated journalist Jack McBrams published on Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) that exposed a man-made wildlife-human conflict…

MACRA training Malawi Police PROs and prosecutors in data protection and cyber security

February 16, 2026

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* Inspector General Luhanga calls on the officers to invest in the new knowledge and skills to be gained in to effectively discharge their duties in the digital era * And to ensure lawful handling of personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira In its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority and the national focal point for cyber security in the country, Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is training Malawi Police Service…

Tanzania reaffirms its commitment to deepening bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Malawi

February 16, 2026

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* After the two countries sign a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border trade and deepening regional integration * Steady growth in trade between the two countries in recent years increased from US$86.5 million in 2021 to US$98.2 million in 2024, representing a 13.5% rise * Tanzania’s exports to Malawi grew from US$64 million to US$77.7 million over the same period, while imports from Malawi declined slightly from US$22.5 million to US$20.5 million By Duncan Mlanjira …

President Mutharika’s 2026 SONA; A strategic blueprint for Malawi’s economic renewal and inclusive growth

February 15, 2026

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Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * Under his leadership, Malawi is witnessing a restoration of policy credibility, strategic focus, and development momentum * His international exposure, economic acumen, and decisive governance style are clearly shaping a modern, competitive, and inclusive economy * From macroeconomic stabilisation to industrialisation, from human capital development to digital governance, the SONA provides a strong foundation for sustained growth and resilience * The policy direction articulated in this Address positions Malawi on a credible path towards…

Government piloting a Digital Identity Wallet to modernise identity services and establish non-expiring identity cards

February 14, 2026

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* Most of the National ID cards have expired and thus this year, his administration will undertake a mass renewal of all expired cards * Within Mutharika’s first one month in office, a heavy-duty passport printer was added at the Immigration Offices that increased the number of passports printed per day By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika announced in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) made in Parliament yesterday that the Government is piloting a Digital Identity…

Malawians should expect better and improved delivery of affordable fertilizer programme in 2026/2027 agriculture season

February 14, 2026

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* As President Mutharika announces that Government is facilitating the commencement of fertilizer production right in the country * Also to construct 2-storey market buildings in cities of Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu in the 2026/27 financial year By Duncan Mlanjira In the quest to provide affordable and sustainable solution for fertilizer, the government is facilitating the commencement of the production of this all-important farm input production right in the country. The pledge was made by President Arthur Peter…

Government to boost roads, rail and aviation for economic growth

February 14, 2026

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* Efficient transport systems are essential to lower business costs and position Malawi as a competitive regional trade hub * As President Mutharika also unveils education reforms to expand access and improve learning outcomes By Adson Nthenga, MANA The government plans for major investments in transport infrastructure, focusing on roads, aviation, rail, and inland water transport to support economic recovery, announced President Arthur Peter Mutharika in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) made in Parliament yesterday. He emphasised…

President Mutharika reiterates that Malawi is economic crisis and tough and painful decisions need to be made make tough and painful decisions

February 14, 2026

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* I would like to assure Malawians that we will succeed in restoring our lost glory. I do what I promise and I do not promise what I cannot do * We found inflation at 28.7% in September, 2025 and we project to reduce it to less than 21 % in 2026 * We also found economic growth at 2.7% and we project it to rise to 3.8% in 2026 and 4.9% in 2027 * As I speak, most…

The Judiciary defends Supreme Court of Appeal’s long duration to pass judgement on revocation of Finance Bank’s liquidation

February 13, 2026

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* The disposal of legal matters is influenced by a range of factors, including the complicity of the issues involved * As well as interlocutory applications, adjournments by the parties and compliance with procedural requirements By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Judiciary’s Chief has defended the Supreme Court of Appeal’s long duration to pass judgement on the revocation of Finance Bank’s liquidation made by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), whose appeal case was filed in 2005 but was…