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Malawians travelling to South Africa need to satisfy new compulsory traveler declaration system

July 17, 2026

* Came into effect on July 1, 2026 to declare any goods, currency or other items that require customs declaration * To be completed at least 24 hours before date of travel By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation alerts Malawians that the government of South Africa, through its Revenue Service, has introduced a compulsory traveler declaration system that came into effect on July 1, 2026. In a public statement published on Malawi Government official…

Inflation drops 2.3 percentage points as food prices ease

July 17, 2026

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* Year-on-year inflation fell to 21.1% in June from 23.4% recorded in May—National Statistical Office (NSO) Consumer Price Indices June 2026 report * As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor, Kisu Simwaka assures that single digits are possible * With coordination, 5% inflation by 2030 can be an outcome, not just an inspiration By Innocent Manda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Malawi’s annual inflation rate eased by 2.3 percentage points in June, driven largely…

Malawian investor Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing project finally cleared

July 15, 2026

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* The delay largely resulted from the investor’s failure to submit the required documentation on time * Dzombe was issued terms of reference in July 2025 but took about nine months to respond * Eventually submitting the report on June 17, two days after the June 15 deadline By Patience Longwe & Frank Humphrey, Malawi News Agency (MANA) After months of protracted misunderstandings in meeting environmental review frameworks with Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA), Malawian innovative investor, Napoleon Dzombe,…

Lot 2 of Golomoti-Monkey Bay road corridor rehabilitation commences financed by National Bank of Malawi

July 15, 2026

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* This investment will improve connectivity, facilitate trade, strengthen local businesses, and contribute to sustainable economic growth * Because at National Bank of Malawi Plc, building Malawi’s future goes beyond banking By Duncan Mlanjira The road rehabilitation works of the Lot 2 Golomoti-Monkey Bay corridor, supported through a K100 billion financing facility by National Bank of Malawi (NBM), has been officially launched. The Lot 2 covers a 28.4km stretch between Chantulo and Golomoti section while Lot 1 is financed…

British High Commissioner to Malawi enhances positive tradition of dialogue with Scotland-Malawi Partnership in Edinburgh

July 14, 2026

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British High Commissioner to Malawi, Leigh Stubblefield with some Scotland-Malawi Partnership Trustees * Established by her predecessors, the annual meetings between the British High Commission and Scotland-Malawi civil society strengthen the long-standing economic collaboration between Scotland and Malawi * Leigh shared her expertise and engaged in open discussions on key issues including health, education, climate, governance, food security, energy and economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Scotland-Malawi Partnership — the non-governmental umbrella network that coordinates and supports the historic, dignified…

NBS Bank supports Karonga market’s cleanliness drive

July 13, 2026

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* District Council committed to improving sanitation in the town as it recently acquired a refuse collection truck which collects waste from the market three times a week * However, the market’s vendors expressed concern over low participation by some business owners in community cleaning exercises as some only send their employees instead of personally taking part * Meanwhile, the Council Karonga District has intensified efforts to strengthen its preparedness and response systems for public health emergencies * Amid…

‘Corporate governance is about stewardship, accountability, ethical leadership and strategic vision’

July 12, 2026

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Board chairpersons and chief executive officers for state-owned enterprises at the building and corporate governance training in Mangochi * It is not merely about compliance with rules and regulations—Malawi School of Government acting Council chairperson, Prof. Samson Sajidu * When presiding over team building and corporate governance training for board chairpersons and chief executive officers for state-owned enterprises * Under the theme; ‘Beyond Individual Roles: Teamwork as the Engine of Effective Governance’ By Duncan Mlanjira Acting Council chairperson of…

SPARC Systems wins two prestigious international awards

July 12, 2026

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* Crowned Leading ICT Solutions Provider of the Year, while its founder & Group Managing Director, Dr. Wisely Phiri, was honoured with Leading Male Entrepreneur of the Year Platinum Award * The recognition, Dr. Phiri said it reflects the dedication of the entire SPARC Systems team and reaffirmed the company’s mission of using technology to transform lives and businesses across Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian-owned SPARC-Systems-(Africa)-Ltd,-which-has-footprints-in-Zambia-Rwanda-Mozambique-and-Tanzania, has strengthened its standing as one of Southern Africa’s premier ICT firms after…

Malawi earns over US$184 million from tobacco sales

July 11, 2026

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* Representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42% By Alinafe Jonas, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Tobacco Commission has reported that Malawi has earned more than US$184 million — representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42%. In a report released on Thursday, the Commission states that improved auction tobacco uptake reflects better leaf presentation and increased buyer appetite…

Trade ties deepen as UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce establishes first permanent office in Malawi

July 8, 2026

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The Malawi High Commissioner to UK Bisika and his counterpart to Malawi Stubblefield at the dialogue meeting * UK High Commissioner to Malawi Leigh Stubblefield reaffirms the UK and Malawi’s long-standing partnership * As Malawi’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Thomas Bisika assures Malawi is committed to creating a competitive and attractive investment environment By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UKMCC) announces that it will establish its first permanent office in Malawi…