Category: Business

* The vessel was decommissioned in 2002 due to high operational costs and had been idle ever since * It was consuming about 10,000 litres of fuel and 250 litres of lubricating oil on a round trip between Monkey Bay and Chilumba By Patience Longwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Government has indicated that it has launched investigations into why the decommissioned MV Mtendere listed over its side at Monkey Bay Harbour in Mangochi on September 28, 2026. In a…

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* Greg has braved threats, ridicule, illegal detention, and lawsuits — all in the service of journalism * Beyond his own courage, he has opened doors for others, created jobs, mentored the next generation, and shown us that journalists can innovate to build their own path * Above all, he practices journalism with integrity, honesty, and a real soul—Former MISA Malawi Chapter president Golden Matonga By Duncan Mlanjira Renowned investigative journalist, Vitus-Gregory Gondwe been honoured with the prestigious award;…

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* Construction works set for November 2026 with contractors for the two work lots already recommended and awaiting approvals * The project has been divided into two lots; Chiweta-Wovwe Bridge and Wovwe Bridge-Karonga By Roy Howa, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Contract awards for the rehabilitation works of the Chiweta-Karonga (M001) Road are awaiting required Government approvals but Roads Authority (RA) assures that construction is set to begin in November 2026. The M001 Mzuzu-Chiweta-Karonga is a vital transport network ecosystem…

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CDH Investment Bank’s Jennie Madinga hands the sponsorship to ECAMA’s Executive Director, Esmie Kanyumbu * The conference aims to bring together policymakers, the private sector, and scholars to turn policy reforms into practical, implementable actions that advance Malawi’s economic development By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has supported Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) with K8.5 million towards the 2026 annual conference set for October 29-30 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi. To be held under the theme; ‘From Policy to…

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* Cheques presented for clearing on or before tomorrow, September 29 may continue to be processed by bank to to March 11, 2027 By Duncan Mlanjira Customers are being encouraged to adopt alternative payment channels available as banks will no longer issue new cheque books. A joint statement by the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) and the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) states that the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2026, which phases out the issuance of cheques as…

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* Men whose vision, discipline, and patriotism continue to inspire us to dream of a better Malawi * We owe it to the memory of Bingu, Goodall, and all the late Malawians who sacrificed and envisioned a brighter future for us * We must honor their legacies by confronting the hard truths — by calling out corruption wherever it exists in all three arms of government By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President, Dalitso Kabambe contends that former President, late…

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