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Retiring Standard Bank Board director pledges to build pre-school in Mchinji from her K10m retirement benefits

November 22, 2025

* I have been privileged to serve on the Board and witness the bank’s commitment to Malawi’s development * During our tenure, Standard Bank recorded tremendous growth in both numbers and national impact By Duncan Mlanjira Retired Standard Bank Board director, Catherine Mtonda has pledged to build an early childhood school at her home village Mwandawala-Nowa in Mchinji, using K10 million from her retirement benefits. Speaking when Standard Bank handed over her retirement benefits, Mtonga indicated that the contribution…

Government introduces several levies as part of revenue enhancement measures

November 22, 2025

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* The MCP government left behind an economy characterised by unsustainable debt, chronic fiscal deficits, depleted foreign exchange reserves, and a loss of investor confidence * Furthermore, public finances were in disarray, revenues were stagnant, and key sectors were neglected * The kwacha had sharply depreciated against major trading foreign currencies and inflation had eroded household incomes By Duncan Mlanjira The Mid-Year National Budget review which Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha presented in Parliament today,…

Standard Bank’s Joy of the Arts making tremendous progress in transforming Malawi’s arts and culture

November 21, 2025

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* We are into our second full year of the Joy of the Arts program to demonstrate that this initiative is about creating a uniting platform * Where Malawian artists connect, learn, and inspire the next generation while also making a living Maravi Express Standard Bank has rolled out a K25 million sponsorship package for the University of Malawi (UNIMA) Theatre Festival weekend in Zomba and a further K12 million for the Malawi Music Business Summit in Lilongwe as…

DCG applauds Malawi’s 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget review as a necessary reset toward stability, confidence and growth

November 21, 2025

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* Describing it as a realistic, corrective, and confidence-building policy intervention that places Malawi on a firmer path toward macroeconomic stability and renewed growth * For the first time in several years, we see a budget review that openly acknowledges the structural failures of the past while proposing actionable and measurable solutions By Duncan Mlanjira The Chief Economist for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG), Chifipa Mhango has welcomed the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget review which was delivered by Minister…

Mid-Year National Budget review restructures from K150,000 to K170,000 per month to cushion low-income earners

November 21, 2025

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* 25% tax bracket has been abolished, with 30% now applying to incomes between K170,100 and K1.57 million * 35% applying from K1.57 million to K10 million, and a new 40% rate introduced for incomes above K10 million * Mobile money transaction limits also revised — increasing daily transaction and cash-out ceilings from K750,000 to K5 million * As government rolls out stringent expenditure and operational reforms aimed at restoring fiscal discipline and strengthening the efficiency of public institutions…

Chakwera’s reported ‘rejection’ from other sections as mediator in Tanzania; A scholar’s perceptive

November 21, 2025

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* One of the strongest factors that has influenced Tanzania’s CSO’s reservations is the governance record of Chakwera’s own administration * Mediation requires not only neutrality but also evidence of effective governance, conflict resolution skills, and firmness in leadership — areas where Chakwera’s tenure generated mixed assessments Opinion piece by DCG Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango When news emerged this week of a mixed reception after former President Lazarus Chakwera had been proposed as a mediator in Tanzania’s evolving political…

From Africa’s biggest football tournament AfCON to holiday pop-up channels, GOtv turning Festive Season into a season of joy for everyone

November 21, 2025

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* GOtv is wrapping this festive season with entertainment that brings joy to everyone—MultiChoice Malawi Managing Director, Averess Ndhlovu Chella * This year’s festive line-up is all about spreading, joy, cheer and value to help more families tune in, laugh loud, and live easy By Duncan Mlanjira On the GOtv menu for the Festive Season is Africa’s biggest football tournament, the AfCON Morocco 2025 exclusive on Your World of Champions, SuperSport, and along with it are Holiday Pop-up channels…

Land property developers ordered to seek ESCOM’s approval ahead of any construction or excavation works near its vital infrastructure

November 21, 2025

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* This follows loss of power supply that affected most parts of Limbe Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas of Blantyre City on Wednesday * Which was caused by the unplanned collapse of two 11kV power lines due to the impact of unauthorised excavation works at a private construction site behind Limbe ESCOM offices By Duncan Mlanjira Building contractors, property developers and the general public is being asked to first consult Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) before…

CDH Investment Bank contributes two fronts towards NPL Mothers health initiative; sleepover challenge and K10m investment

November 20, 2025

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Kwatiwani (right) hands over the funds to Nation on Sunday Editor, Emmanuel Luciano * Chief Human Capital Development Officer, Ivy Kwatiwani spent a night at Santhe Health Care Clinic on October 10 * It was a huge eye opener for her on the challenges that expectant mothers face in remote rural health care settings * She appreciated firsthand the need to support investment in our health care systems, particularly for maternal and neonatal health * Santhe Clinic had no…

Tanzania’s CSO rejects Commonwealth’s choice of Chakwera as peace mediator

November 20, 2025

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* Attacks that his tenure in Malawi was marred by multiple corruption scandals, governance challenges and internal instability * For this reason, many Tanzanians lack confidence in his neutrality, integrity and capability to spearhead such a sensitive process * Emphasises on the need to investigate the killings, mass graves, abductions, torture sites, use of foreign mercenaries, claims of command and the responsibility of state actors By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzania’s civil society organisation (CSO), Sauti ya Watanzania (the voice of…