Low upward fuel price adjustments hurting retailers as they are forced to bear heavy burden of business capitalization

* Our members feel their patience has been stretched to the limit and are now threatening drastic action * For being forced to continue bearing such a heavy burden of business capitalization with a continued depreciation of returns * The fuel price adjustment on Sunday resulted in a further erosion of the retailers margin by 17.67% for petrol and 25.15% for diesel * As a consequence of maintaining a fixed margin of K78.44 per liter for both products By…

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CAMA accuses government of negligence to act on cooking oil price increase trends whose consequences were warned of 2 years ago

* CAMA’s statement is entitled ‘Government and Consumers Cheated by Cooking Oil Manufacturers’ * It is now becoming completely difficult for Government and CFTC to engage and agree with these cooking oil refining companies * Regarding the reduction of cooking oil prices which have currently skyrocketed * Government creates these Agencies to ensure that some traders or producers do not take advantage of their monopolistic positions on the market By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) emphasizes that…

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Blue Waters and Kambiri Lake Malawi resorts entice revelers to sumptuous Easter Brunch buffet

* The Easter Brunch, set for Saturday and Sunday (April16-17), is going at K12,000 for adults and K9,000 for kids for day visitors * Other activities on offer include various types of water sports, lake speed boat rides mini water-park * This is also to market and stamp the credentials of Kambiri Beach Resort which has now been restored and elevated its iconic ambience * The two resorts are owned by Serendib Hotels and Resorts group By Duncan Mlanjira…

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MACRA warns unlicensed package couriers of K1m fine plus two-year jail term if caught

The event was spiced up by performing artist Fugie Kasipa * Malawi Police Service attested that it is illegal to carry out courier services * While advising the public that if they detect anyone doing so should report to the police or MACRA By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is on a campaign to sensitise the general public that they should make sure the buses and other motorists they use as courier to send parcels and packages…

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Prophet Bushiri honoured with Good Samaritan Award by National Product Magazine

Proud moment for Prophet Bushiri * It is the first-ever to receive in Malawi apart from numerous recognitions from foreign countries * I am very encouraged because this shows that there are other people who appreciate the efforts we make Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In celebration of its 80th edition, National Product Magazine awarded Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) with a Good Samaritan Award for his humanitarian charitable programmes he reaches out to underprivileged Malawians. In…

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Serendib Hotels injects fresh breath of life for Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima by restoring and elevating its iconic ambience

A pristine atmosphere * The most capacious and iconic beach resort in Senga Bay was relaunched in style on Friday * Invited guests were treated to an experience of boat cruise and tour of the Namalenje Lizard Island and a beach dinner * The place, that has the longest beach along the Lake Malawi, is set to host the Sand Music Festival in September * We look forward to more local and international business support as Kambiri proves to…

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FDH Bank Plc enhances its adoption of Chingale Hills Forest environmental conservation by investing 10,000 tree seedlings for Lulanga Hills

Yapuwa plants a tree together with a Chingale Secondary School student  * The target is to plant over 1 million trees in different places across Malawi * We are involving members of the communities as well as chiefs and forest officials in order to cover large areas * And make sure they are guarding each other so that no one should be found illegally cutting down trees By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent FDH Bank Plc has invested 10,000 tree…

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Petrol adjusted to K1,380/ltr from K1,150; Diesel at 1,470 from K1,120

* This follows recent trends in the world petroleum products prices * And changes in other macroeconomic fundamentals in the local market and their impact on energy prices * Oil prices continue to skyrocket due to fears of security of supply following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia By Duncan Mlanjira Effective today, April 10, petrol price has been raised by 20% from K1,150 per litre to K1,380 while diesel is at K1,470 per litre — up from K1,120…

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TNM Mpamba introduces Mudzi Wathu Village Bank as it moves to secure savings groups

Guest of honour was former President Joyce Banda * Group savings is a novel but proven approach to uplifting millions of people out of poverty * The challenge is that cash is risky, and the group’s success can be tempting thieves and individuals * Who can run away with their savings funds. We have established the wallet to enhance safety Maravi Express TNM Mpamba Limited, wholly owned subsidiary by TNM Plc, has unveiled a special Mudzi Wathu Village Bank…

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NICO Group treats The ONE Executive Golf Challenge winners to special tournaments in South Africa

Mandala (right), Msowoya (centre) and Mwale * The trip was a perfect opportunity to interact with executives from outside Malawi * Golf presents an opportunity for networking—NICO General Chief Executive Officer, Donbell Mandala * We played with different people and have been able to form long lasting relationships that will benefit our businesses *NICO has set the tone for celebrations in Malawi. This was a wonderful experience—Sam Mwale * We enjoyed ourselves and the opportunity this presented for us to…

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