President Chakwera to visit United Arab Emirates to cement government-to-government fuel procurement arrangement

President Chakwera has had talks before with UAE Government on fuel arrangements  * The visit is at UAE Government’s own expense, to discuss the G-to-G arrangement and other matters for the long-term fuel security * It is time for us to take a different approach by transitioning Malawi from the Open Tender System for procuring fuel * To a G-to-G arrangement that will make our access to fuel more secure through better payment terms and cycles By Duncan Mlanjira…

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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan honoured with doctorate degree in leadership by her country’s Mzumbe University

* The accolade is more than just a personal honour — it recognizes her empathetic and visionary leadership, which has guided Tanzania toward stability, progress, and global recognition * As a leader, President Samia inspires hope and change, reminding us of the power of integrity, unity, and collaboration in governance—Tanzania Digest Maravi Express Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her people are celebrating a proud and historic moment after she received an Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa) in Leadership by…

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Kabambe to seek engagement of SADC and AU to facilitate dialogue and promote stability in Malawi

* Malawi is at a crossroads, and the choices made today will determine the future of our democracy * I implore you to take decisive actions to address these challenges. Together, we can build a brighter future for our beloved nation By Duncan Mlanjira In light of the severity of the economic challenges the country is facing — that include fuel shortage; inflation; ailing economy; corruption and violence ahead of the 2025 General Elections — UTM president, Dalitso Kabambe…

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Malawi Law Society concerned by President Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing

* Calls on the President to observe section 88 of the Constitution to uphold peace and unity * Why should people be denied their right to demonstrate just because President Chakwera has a public event?—Leader of Opposition George Chaponda By Duncan Mlanjira Concerned with the continuing of political violence that resurfaced today in Lilongwe, Malawi Law Society (MLS) has issued a statement of concerned that condemns President Lazarus Chakwera’s “silence” over the emerging political violence the country is experiencing….

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Mukuru teams up with CADECOM to deliver aid to 4,520 households in Malawi

* Through enterprise payments platform (EPP); a secure, efficient, safe and cost-effective solution for collections and bulk payments * EPP is transforming humanitarian aid disbursements in remote areas across Africa, including Malawi * Accountability is key in ensuring that the timely distribution of funds is met to allow families to recover quickly and address their basic needs By Mthokosizi Dube Top regional financial services provider, Mukuru has teamed up with faith-based not-for-profit organisation, Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM)…

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Ahead of demonstrations tomorrow, Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango pleads for peaceful protests

Kunkuyu in Ndirande inspecting the township’s economic challenges before violence erupted * As he sympathises with Information Minister following Kunkuyu’s unfortunate incident in Ndirande where his car convoy was stoned * Violence in a country has economic consequences and the Minister of Homeland security has a role to play to stop violence through effective police service By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango, who is director of economic research & strategy for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group, has written to…

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Mark my words; fans will wait till day before deadline to facilitate themselves shifting from traditional paper ticketing for TNM Super League matches to 100% e-ticketing

* Waiting till late when the deadline is a day or two away is always a norm in most processes we are required to — yet such services are good for the citizenry * Apart from entry to matches and other events, the TNM Mpamba card can also be used for ATM withdraws and payment in shops through point of sale (PoS) to be found in shops Today is the last day of registration for the 2025 General Elections…

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Malawi, Zambia and other SADC countries’ relationship with Russia is ‘a double-edged sword’ partnership

* Russia’s interest in Africa is not new. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union supported African independence movements and maintained strong ties * However, after the Soviet collapse, Russia’s presence waned and under President Vladimir Putin, Russia is rediscovering Africa’s potential Analysis by George Mhango, Correspondent Malawi and Zambia, like other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is ‘a double-edged sword’ kind of partnership. This…

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MERA implores on public to report any illegal fuel trading practices at it effects total ban on sale of petrol using jerry cans and drums

*  To report any illegal fuel trading practices to MERA on 09 9255 8564 or 08 8886 5686 or email: mera@mera.mw * Any fuel service station found, or reported to be selling petrol in jerrycans will have its operating licence suspended immediately By Duncan Mlanjira With immediate effect, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has banned the buying of petrol in jerrycans or drums from any fuel service station across the country until further notice. In a statement MERA…

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Kabambe shouldn’t be distracted from his own strategy on Malawi’s economic woes by joining Namiwa’s demonstration on fuel crisis

* We expect DK to offer tangible solutions as to what he has in store for the nation to solve the milliard economic challenges the country is facing * Ranging from what the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)—Blantyre Synod highlights in its Pastoral Letter * Such as hunger, forex & fuel scarcity, lack of medicine in public hospitals, rampant corruption, political violence, among others Opinion by Duncan Mlanjira Executive director for Centre for Democracy & Economic Initiative (CDEDI)…

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