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Tobacco sales fetch US$26m from 13m kgs sold so far; Best auction prices being offered at US$2/kg

May 20, 2022

President Lazarus Chakwera sampling the green gold during last season’s market * Lowest grade sold around 176 cents from government prescribed rate of 95 cents * Tobacco Commission anticipates to sell about 100m kgs against 161m trade requirement for this year * Volumes lower this year because of variations in rainfall patterns that started later than usual By Duncan Mlanjira Eight weeks since the opening of this year’s tobacco marketing season on March 31, more than 13 million kilograms…

MP Namalomba alleged to have violated ESCOM tariff principles through illegal transfers of free-issue electricity units

May 19, 2022

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Namalomba, Mangochi South West legislator as well as Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee chairperson * His court injunction case restraining ESCOM from debiting 91,825 kWh units as debt adjourned to June 8 * After ESCOM provides evidence of alleged fraud in its plea to vacate the injunction * More than 30% of free-issue units consumed by Namalomba’s business premises violated tariff principles By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court in Blantyre has heard that more than 30% of free-issue electricity units…

‘Brain Drain’ threat to Africans collective security and development—Nigerian Armed Forces

May 19, 2022

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The delegation after visiting MUST By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent A group of Nigeria Armed Forces Command and staff college students, which was in the country for a week-long study, described ‘brain drain’ as one of the major challenges affecting collective security and development in African countries. The group, which was hosted by Malawi Defence Force (MDF), are on Africa security study tour which is an annual cardinal event aimed at enabling Nigerian Armed Forces students to travel to…

MACRA launches Universal Service Fund’s strategic plan that promotes adoption of ICT services in the rural and underserved areas

May 19, 2022

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Information Minister Kazako and MACRA Board chairperson Khaila * The Fund finances ICT projects in the telecommunication, broadcasting, and postal sectors for a digitally inclusive Malawi * Helping the country bridge the digital divide and make strides towards an information-rich society * And turning our ICT potential into tangible benefits By Duncan Mlanjira Established in 2018 under the Communications Act, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has officially launched a 5-year strategic plan of the Universal Service Fund, which is…

Malawi’s forex scarcity forces Ethiopian Airlines to suspend ticketing services for all travel agents

May 17, 2022

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* Reserve Bank of Malawi has been unable to remit money to their accounts due to dwindling forex reserves * This means that passengers traveling from Malawi will have to buy tickets in other countries * However, the decision does not affect ticketing for the Malawi Airlines in the interim By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary for the Travel Agents Association of Malawi Eliza Chimbaya has confirmed with the local media that it has received a communication Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday…

Incident of motorist who deliberately rammed over 3 traffic police officers triggers hot debate on social media

May 17, 2022

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The car in question that was used to seriously injure the traffic police officers * People censure those that insinuate the police officers must have provoked the driver * Majority plead for the driver to be given stiff punishment as they commiserate with the officers as just doing their job * The 3 traffic police officers were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre By Duncan Mlanjira People have taken to social media to censure others that insinuate…

CAMA contends that prices of cooking oil will remain high despite government’s intervention to order recommended reduced prices

May 17, 2022

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* The forced recommended reduce prices are not a true reflection of what is happening on the ground * Key raw materials are currently in short supply as a result CoVID-19 and the war in Ukraine and Russia * The question is, for how long can you mantain these prices when you are a net importer and you have a weak currency? * These prices are misleading because they are unsustainable By Duncan Mlanjira Despite the Ministry of Trade…

Kamuzu and football development

May 15, 2022

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* Politics aside, Kamuzu laid a solid foundation for football development in Malawi * During his administration, Malawi football recorded some significant progress Analysis by David Kanyenda This weekend, the national imagination has centred around the figure of Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda whose name is inseparable from Malawi’s history. General consensus derived from multiple historical sources reveal that Kamuzu was a deeply complex character with several strengths and weaknesses. Let me, however, focus on football only. Kamuzu himself watched…

CAMA demands reduction of electricity tariff following termination of diesel power generation contract between ESCOM and Aggreko

May 14, 2022

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The Aggreko diesel power generation at ESCOM Power Station at Makata Industrial Area * ESCOM should take off the 3-4% tariff which was effected to cover for the supplement diesel power generation * Consumers expect a MERA that is transparent and accountable to consumers and that is proactive * When and where any changes in supply and price have taken place whether upwards or downwards, MERA shoul pass on the changes to consumers immediately By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply…

National Planning Commission to recognize champions for the MW2063

May 13, 2022

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* We celebrate such Malawians and hope others can be inspired and take ownership in the implementation of our country’s vision * The list of the Champions identified so far, comprising some unsung heroes, will soon be made public *No civil servant nor Member of Parliament nor Cabinet Minister has been bestowed with the Champion title * Since they are all by default supposed to champion implementation of the country’s long-term development vision By Duncan Mlanjira National Planning Commission…