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Energy Minister Matola pledges to work tirelessly to ensure fuel shortages and queues become a thing of the past

January 2, 2025

* Currently in Tanzania receiving 51 million liters of fuel brought by sea vessel that has brought 51 million liters of fuel from United Arab Emirates * The fuel falls under an emergency procurement riding on the Government-to-Government arrangement * Which President Lazarus Chakwera brokered with UAE last month when he was invited to Abu Dhabi By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, who has been retained in the Cabinet in the same portfolio in the Cabinet reshuffle…

Chakwera pledges that configuration of his Cabinet will work harder than ever to make Malawians’ lives better this year and beyond

January 2, 2025

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* Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on the changes I need to make at the start of this New Year * In order to bring renewed energy, focus, efficiency, and speed to the services that we provide to you as Government By Duncan Mlanjira In his New Year’s message to the nation, President Lazarus Chakwera said he looks forward to 2025 with a new sense of resolve to push for more gains for Malawians. But…

‘It is our responsibility to vote out a government that has inflicted suffering upon us’—Dalitso Kabambe

January 1, 2025

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* Together, we have faced immense challenges — the soaring cost of living; persistent fuel shortages * A depreciating currency with devastating implications for pensions and savings * And the relentless grip of inflation, which has tightened around our families and communities By Duncan Mlanjira With eight months to go (257 days) before the September 2025 General Elections, presidential candidate, Dalitso Kabambe — in his New Year’s address — says it is the responsibility of all Malawians to vote…

“The great Mulanje Mountain can be transformed into a significant contributor to Malawi’s economy if implemented with a system similar to that of Kilimanjaro”

December 31, 2024

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* As it stands now, anyone can climb Mulanje Mountain anytime without the government knowing, and any money generated often goes unaccounted for * Having hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, I noticed that Mulanje Mountain offers far more breathtaking views than Kilimanjaro * Yet, Mount Kilimanjaro attracts between 30,000 and 50,000 hikers each year and generates approximately US$50 million, contributing significantly to Tanzania’s economy through tourism By Duncan Mlanjira Long before the Malawi tourism authorities launched the campaign dubbed ‘Tiziyamba ndife…

Michael Usi failing to replicate good governance that he strongly advocated for in the past through his ‘Manganya’ role

December 30, 2024

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* Your ‘Manganya’ role was/is very educative and influential to the nation of Malawi, and the role played by ‘Mai aSikono’ was very exemplary in an advisory approach * It is that which may be missing in your Vice-President role in guiding you on issues of good governance * As the former comedy actor is strongly advised against dramatisation of the office of the Vice-President * In an open letter by Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango…

Malawi Institute of Architects’ raises red flags that newly-appointed Director of Buildings “does not meet requisite qualifications for this critical role”

December 30, 2024

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* The Ministry of Transport & Public Works has broken the professional relationship between the Institute and the Board of Architects & Quantity Surveyors * By appointing a person who is neither a registered architect nor a registered quantity surveyor * This connection is essential for maintaining the integrity and standards of the buildings subsector and the construction industry at large By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Architects has established that newly-appointed Director of Buildings for the Ministry of…

Tremendous strides made by Southern Region Water Board since 2020

December 29, 2024

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* Revenue increase from K8.3 billion in December 2020 to K17.1 billion in December 2024; number of customers to 90,000 from 57,000 * While Blantyre Water Board is phasing out prepaid meters, SRWB is increasing from 4,500 in December 2020 to staggering 21,000 by December 2024 * Construction of water bottling plant is in final phases and expected to be commissioned by March 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has made tremendous strides in four years,…

All GOtv customers to enjoy access to every channel from tomorrow till Sunday, no matter their current package

December 26, 2024

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* Whether they are on GOtv Lite or GOtv Value, the world of GOtv Supa+ is open to every customer for 72 hours, at no extra cost * At GOtv, we understand that the holidays are about spending time with loved ones * And we’re here to deliver stories that bring families together and spark moments of joy that will be cherished even more in the new year By Duncan Mlanjira From tomorrow till Sunday, December 27-29, all GOtv…

Forex controls recipe for economic disaster

December 24, 2024

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Government wants to take over control of commercial banks’ customers assets in FCDAs * Foreign currency-denominated accounts (FCDAs) play a critical role in facilitating the country’s terms of trade with international markets and in settlement services * Assets held in FCDAs constitute the national accounts and are part of the tools used in critical assessments such as the country’s foreign currency risk rating, balance of payment tests, and the financial soundness of any country in international trade deals Analysis…

‘Electricity is truly is the lifeblood of development as attested to by economic transformation of Chisi Islanders’—Energy Minister Matola

December 24, 2024

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* As our boat approached the island, I couldn’t help but reflect on how this remote paradise had long lived in darkness * What awaited us was more than just a project launch — it was a moment of transformation that would forever change the lives of this island community By Duncan Mlanjira In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Malawi, the Ministry of Energy yesterday officially commissioned a 46.2kWp solar energy plant at Chisi Island, situated in…