MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba assures Malawians of cement availability

* After the discovery of trade saboteur, Agrocom Ltd, which was found hoarding 10,000 bags of cement imported from Zambia By Chifundo Kowedza & Chifundo Kowedza, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 26 polls, Vitumbiko Mumba has assured Malawians that cement will now be available in many selling points across the country. Mumba made the assurance in Blantyre City’s Soche Zingwangwa Constituency and at Kapeni Primary School, Chichiri Misesa Constituency, and later when he addressed people…

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Mzimba Police bust illegal fuel warehouses; impound 600 litres of fuel

* There has been erratic fuel supply in Mzimba owing to such illegal dealings by unscrupulous traders * Whenever fuel is supplied in fuel stations, it quickly runs out due to hoarding. As police, we launched investigations which led to this discovery By Joel Phiri, MANA Police in Mzimba have busted an illegal fuel trading syndicate and impounded 600 litres of fuel that was being stored in various warehouses. Mzimba Police Station’s public relations officer, Sub-Inspector Maria Banda said…

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Standard Bank takes a cautious approach to mitigate economic headwinds

* Focuses on long-term resilience as its risk management strategy prioritises business continuity and capital adequacy * Looking ahead, we remain committed to ensuring that the Bank is well capitalised and able to withstand shocks * Our half-year results demonstrate a focus on financial discipline, effective risk management, and operational efficiency, laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth beyond short-term gains By Duncan Mlanjira Due to ongoing volatility in the operating business environment, Standard Bank Plc has adopted a risk…

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ADMARC to import 200,000 tons of maize to stabilise supply during lean period

* Recent increases in maize prices had placed a heavy burden on families, particularly in rural and low-income urban areas * By importing maize, ADMARC aims to stabilise prices and ensure that every Malawian can afford this vital food item at a fair and reasonable price By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Agricultural Development & Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has announced plans to import 200,000 metric tons of maize to maintain steady supply during the lean season and ease pressure on households….

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Chakwera warns saboteurs of development agenda for political gain

Agrocom Ltd caught hoarding cement imported from Zambia after government facilitated forex for the importation  * We have realised that there are some unscrupulous people who are on the ground to frustrate what my government is doing, just to make me look like a failure * But let me warn you that although I am a calm person, do not take me for granted,” said the President * As the Government metes an infringement order on a trade saboteur,…

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Chakwera pledges to continue revamping railway transport system

* We want to make the railway fully operational so that it offers an affordable transport option for goods  * I have already discussed with my counterpart in Zambia at Mkaika that the Nacala Corridor must be functional  By Vincent Khonje & Robert Nayeja, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express On his campaign trail in Mchinji yesterday, President Lazarus Chakwera pledged to continue revamping Malawi railway transport system to provide cheaper and more efficient means of moving goods and…

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Vitumbiko Mumba launches K500 million revolving fund to empower Mzimba Central constituents

* Also donates cement and mattresses worth K48.2 million to Euthini Rural Hospital and two ambulances to Mzimba District and Mzuzu Central Hospitals * As the MCP presidential running mate assures people of Eswazini and Mathandani that government will undertake various development projects in Mzimba By Joel Phiri, MANA; edited by Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 16 presidential election representing the Malawi Congress Party…

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SFFRFM promoting innovative and affordable fertilizers

* We are bringing in innovative fertilizers that will help farmers commercialise — products that are cheaper, that restore soil fertility and that will help farmers get better harvests from their farming * The company has capsule fertilizers that will be available in its shops across the country and costs only K44,000 per capsule, which is for one hectare, among other products of fertilizers * As ADMARC introduces grain-drying machines to reduce post-harvest losses and help farmers secure better…

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‘Chakwera’s administration betrayed trust of Malawians and gave new life to the very party we once buried’—economist Dr. Kadyampakeni

* Who would have thought that the DPP would even stand a chance to contest in 2025 after what this nation went through prior to the 2019 elections? Malawians had endured years of corruption, arrogance and abuse of power under the DPP * The call for change was overwhelming, and when Dr. Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance came into office, hope was reborn. We listened to Dr. Chakwera’s speeches — speeches that lifted our spirits and promised us a…

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Government secures 160 million litres of fuel for September-October

MERA CEO Henry Kachale at the press briefing held last evening in Lilongwe * A vessel carrying 48 million litres of both petrol and diesel is already on its way and in addition, 56 million litres of petrol and 57 million litres of diesel have already been secured * MERA is using both government-to-government (G-to-G) agreements and open tender systems to stabilise supply, noting that fuel volumes procured this year are 27% higher than the total imported in 2024…

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