Mining Ministry adhering to President Chakwera directive to operate in transparency

* Minister Zikhale Ng’oma visits Kayelekera Uranium Mine to appreciate progress where he assured all information relating to mining industry is readily available and things are done in a transparent manner * Mining sector is a vital engine for the country’s economic recovery and growth — Zikhale Ng’oma By George Mponda, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Ministry of Mining seems to be adhering to the directive that President Lazarus Chakwera made on April 28 that…

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Labour Minister Dimba discovers some serious work violations at Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi

A miner captured at work without gloves, face masks and other proper protective clothing * There are challenges to personal protective equipment. Most of the miners we met did not have proper gumboots, gloves and masks to protect them from coal dust, which can cause tuberculosis. * Some are sharing gumboots which is unacceptable. We also discovered that they do not provide for resting time By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA On a tour Kaziwiziwi Coal Mine in Rumphi District to…

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Blantyre City Mayor expresses reservations over MACRA using National IDs for SIM card registration; Asks if exercise be postponed till after elections

Councillor Joseph Makwinja * I am afraid this will create a lot of speculations in the public. People are already speculating a lot on use of machines in the elections * This is despite the majority of MACRA’s stakeholders including Mzuzu City Mayor embracing the initiative By Evance Chisiano, MANA & edited by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Blantyre City Mayor, Councillor Joseph Makwinja has expressed his reservations over Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) using National IDs for SIM card…

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Compliance of  labour rights laws enhances socio-economic growth—Minister Peter Dimba

* I urge all workers to seek help where labour rights are violated. Our social economic development cannot be achieved if working conditions are not conducive * Examples are lack of job security, receiving wages below the recommended rate, over staying without salary increment and compensation not received from injuries sustained at work By Santos Zefania, MANA Minister of  Labour, Peter Dimba has urged employers from different companies and organisations to promote conducive working environment by respecting labour laws,…

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Profound topics on agenda to be presented by distinguished speakers at the ICT Expo 2025 on June 5-6

* All under theme; ‘Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Economy: Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Growth’ that reflects national commitment to fast-tracking digital transformation * Theme focus areas include innovation to embrace emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, and FinTech. * Inclusion to ensure universal access to digital tools and Sustainable Growth to drive resilient economic development through smart tech adoption By Duncan Mlanjira All under the theme; ‘Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Economy: Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Growth’, the six distinguished speakers…

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ICTAM encourages the public to grace 2025 ICT Expo from June 4-6 as it is not just for IT experts

ICTAM president Clarence Gama * It is directly aligned with the Malawi Digital Economy Strategy (2021–2026), a blueprint that guides us in building a digitally empowered nation * As ICTAM, our role is to convene industry, government, development partners, academia, and the public in shaping a future-ready digital Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Information & Communication Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) has encourage the public to grace 2025 ICT Expo from June 4-6 at at Bingu International Convention Centre…

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Inspiring story of 27-year-old who funds himself from security guard remuneration to attain Bachelors of Arts in Communication & Marketing

* Emmanuel’s journey is nothing short of inspiring — he started with us at Target Security Group as a security guard, worked his way up to Finance & Administration * All the while, he used the little he earned to fund his education. Now that’s what we call determination, discipline and drive — we couldn’t be more thrilled! By Duncan Mlanjira Emmanuel M’buthuka has just graduated with Credit in Bachelors of Arts in Communication & Marketing attained at Mzuzu…

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Movable asset-based lending becoming practical tool for unlocking capital where traditional collateral may not be available

* As RBM enhances awareness campaign on movable asset-based lending, credit reporting and collateral registry * It has become clear that there is still a significant knowledge gap when it comes to credit reporting and how it affects access to finance * The collateral registry is a powerful fully-automated online mechanism for increasing access to credit, especially for small businesses By Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank (RBM) — in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) — is on…

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‘IMF ECF and World Bank grant are two different financial support by donors’—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

Revered Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * A Grant by definition is a sum of money a Government or an Agency provides for a specific purpose — it can be for a road construction, hospital, school etc * In short, when given grant money, the funds cannot be diverted for other use, otherwise that is stealing * On the other hand, ECF is a credit facility or a form of overdraft or loan which IMF provides to various Governments *…

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World Bank grants US$350 million for Mpatamanga hydropower project

* Once operational, this project will help drive long term energy security and support lasting, inclusive economic growth * Energy access is fundamental to reducing poverty, fostering economic growth and attracting private investments—Energy Minister Matola By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The World Bank has granted US$350 million to the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP) that will help in transforming the country’s energy landscape and its economic development trajectory. According to a press release by…

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