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MRA achieved 100% of its revenue targets in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 fiscal years

August 3, 2025

* During the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year, MRA collected K3.06 trillion in revenue against the K3.26 trillion target, translating to 94 percent * As we look ahead to the K4.3 trillion target for 2025/2026, we do so with resolve, readiness and renewed energy By Lesnat Kenan & Kondwani Magombo, MANA Despite operational challenges, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) remained focused in its core mandate such that in fiscal years of 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, it achieved 100% of its revenue targets. This…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc honoured by MRA as a leading large taxpayer in the manufacturing sector

August 3, 2025

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Interim Managing Director Kondwani Msimuko (right) receives the award * Also recognised the National Exporter and for excellence in Station-Level Excise Duty compliance at both the Dedza and Blantyre stations * The recognition underscores Illovo’s commitment to corporate responsibility and national development through consistent tax compliance By Duncan Mlanjira In celebrating its Silver Jubilee, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) also honoured top taxpayers and one of them was Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc, which was recognised as a key partner and…

Mchinji Villa register their 2nd win of NBS Bank NDL in style by beating leaders Red Lions 2-1

August 3, 2025

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* Move to 10th place of the relegation zone by displacing Chilumba Barracks who are playing their Week 9 fixture on Tuesday against Chintheche United * As Mitundu Baptist close gap behind Red Lions to one point after beating Ntaja United 1-0 at Nankhaka By Duncan Mlanjira Mchinji Villa came from a goal behind to beat NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) 2025 leaders, Red Lions 2-1 at Mchinji Community Ground yesterday — registering their second win in the…

The solutions to Malawi’s predicaments that the upcoming presidency should consider

August 2, 2025

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* A strong governance system should be put in place to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of these enterprise where the President should directly be accountable in terms of their performances * In primary sector, we need to have up to 10 state-owned mega integrated farms as big as 500 hectares and nationalised mining companies with advanced equipments * In secondary sector, government should invest in mega processing units for organic fertilizer manufacturing and essential food items * Like maize…

Headline fixture for Week 9 of NBS Bank NDL is between relegation zone side Mchinji Villa hosting leaders Red Lions

August 1, 2025

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* Mchinji Villa are fighting to get themselves away from the relegation zone while the former TNM Super League will be looking to remain in the comfort zone at the top * Red Lions lead with 19 points from eight games played while Mchinji Villa are 11th with 6 points sharing and separated by goal difference with Chilumba Barracks (10th) * The other teams in the relegation zone are Ndirande Stars on 9th with 9 points) Jenda United on…

Fredrick Changaya recognised as a ‘proven entrepreneur, business strategist and policy architect’ to lead NPC as Director General

August 1, 2025

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* He has consistently delivered innovative, strategic and impactful solutions across critical sectors * Including manufacturing, trade, energy, investment and agriculture—NPC Board chairperson Mkandawire By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of the National Planning Commission (NPC) has appointed Fredrick Changaya as its Director General, effective today, August 1, 2025 — having recognised him as a “proven entrepreneur, business strategist and policy architect”. In a public statement, Board chairperson, Prof. Richard Mkandawire indicates that Changaya “brings to NPC over 20 years…

Six exciting all-TNM Super League encounters in FDH Bank Cup 2025 Round of 32

July 31, 2025

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* The 32 teams are 16 from the Super League and the other 16 from the four Regional Leagues and the NBS Bank National Division League * The theme of FDH Bank Cup ‘Pachema’ is coming true and fans should expect unpredictability of results as there are several David v Goliath encounters By Duncan Mlanjira Only FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Kamuzu Barracks, Karonga United and Mzuzu City Hammers have been paired against lower division league teams in the FDH…

Illovo Sugar Malawi facing serious challenges on theft of sugarcane, irrigation equipment by sorrounding community members

July 31, 2025

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* Unattended to herds of livestock, goats and cattle, are left by community members to roam freely and feed on sprouting cane leaves * Its security system now enhanced with high-tech drone surveillance system that captures and stores facial features that identifies thieves later * Illovo’s sugar production is sufficient enough for domestic consumption but it’s the distribution line the company is not in control of that leads to scarcity during off season * Sugar is being smuggled into…

Retired civil servants to seek Court intervention or conduct non-stop vigils at Capital Hill from September 2 until all pension gratuities are duly paid

July 31, 2025

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The association’s chairperson, Nellie Mkhumba and publicity secretary, Ben Mitochi * As Government is withholding their pension benefits which is greatly affecting the retired civil servants’ economic livelihoods * They are failing to access the most basic medical care now that they are old and prone to various type of sicknesses and in desperate need of life-saving medication * Fail to feed their families more especially now that the country is facing acute food shortage and they can’t be…

From hope to disappointment: The crisis of leadership in Malawi

July 31, 2025

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* For the first time in many years, we believed that a new dawn had truly arrived, but five years later, the mood has changed — the hope that once burned so brightly has faded * Now, the time has come to judge President Chakwera not by his words, but by his actions — and more importantly, by the tangible results of his leadership By Dr James Kadyampakeni There comes a time in every nation’s journey when silence becomes…