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Trade Minister Mumba orders Sana supermarket to refund K500,000 it extorted from supplier to stock its product in its shop at Ginnery Corner

March 13, 2025

* Expressed anger at treatment on such an SME company owned by locals being deliberately pulled down by those meant to promote them as off-takers * Thus demanded a refund with interest and inflation consideration and CFTC to fine Sana for the discrimination and unfair treatment By Brenda Nkosi, MANA On his visit to Mach Milk Ltd — the only powdered milk-producing company situated at Mpemba in Blantyre, Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba was told that the…

South Africa ready to oppose any appeal if the Bushiris intend to against Malawi court ruling to be extradited to South Africa to face their criminal charges

March 12, 2025

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* Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court has since ordered the couple to remain in custody until they are handed over to South African authorities * Their lawyer Wapona Kita has asked the court to pause the extradition order and grant the couple bail but state lawyer, Dziko Malunda objected * But if bail is allowed, it should come with strict conditions, such as large sums of money, property guarantees and signed commitments from sureties By Duncan Mlanjira If Shepherd…

Government needs to deal with the root cause of sugar hoarding; It’s an industry-structure issue—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

March 11, 2025

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* Otherwise Trade & Industry Minister Vitumbiko Mumba will continue his industrial raids till the end of the world * It is a shame that the entire sugar distribution, which is supposed to be in the hands of local Malawian business as was the case before 1994, is now in foreign hands * There has to be a proper criteria of whom we define as foreign investors and which sectors need protection for Malawian business participation * As Chifipa…

MEC pledges robust security measures at all polling stations on September 16 General Elections

March 7, 2025

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* Every Malawian should feel safe and protected when at every voting station across the country * We assure voters that measures are being implemented to prevent any form of intimidation, violence or disruptions at polling centres * Political parties, candidates, and their supporters must also play their part in ensuring peaceful elections * Violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society, and anyone found violating electoral laws should face the full force of the law By…

Farmer Kachulu Nanthambwe at Chitipi in Lilongwe alleges being terrorised by MCP members to illegally snatch his farmland

March 6, 2025

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* Complains in open letter to President Chakwera, Ministers of Lands and Home Affairs; ACB and MP Jean Sendeza * My family has legally owned and farmed on this land since the early 1990s, and we hold a valid title deed * However, these individuals have shown complete disregard for the law even though we have obtained a court injunction * It appears the law enforcement officers fear repercussions should they arrest members of the ruling party, the MCP…

A 2-year-old baby, his mother and a cyclist killed in road accident after being hit by an overspeeding vehicle

March 6, 2025

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Extensive damage to the vehicle involved in the accident * Vehicle was being driven by laboratory technician at Ntcheu District Hospital, who was arrested for reckless driving * Mangochi Police urge all road users to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution to prevent similar road accidents Maravi Express A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of a 2-year-old baby boy, his 25-year-old mother and a cyclist (40), after the bicycle they were riding on got hit by…

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman emphasises need for responsible and responsive engagement on social media

March 4, 2025

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* It is crucial that we start dealing with this issue now, otherwise it is negatively affecting us all * We have responsibility per law to take a leading role in creating stronger digital Malawi which protects its citizens—Suleman * As MACRA engaged with civil society organizations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Evance Chisiano, MANA At an engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection, Malawi Communications…

Success in sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy requires strong partnerships among CSOs, policymakers and communities

March 2, 2025

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* Through strategic engagement, advocates can leverage legal frameworks to push for policy reforms and improved access to SRHR services * And by using the manual, they reaffirm their dedication to advancing reproductive rights and ensuring legal protections for all * Let’s take action, raise awareness, and drive impactful change — Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance By Duncan Mlanjira Nyale Institute for Sexual & Reproductive Health Governance emphasises that the success in sexual and reproductive health…

NGO Nyale Institute enhances CSOs’ understanding of legal frameworks governing sexual and reproductive health and rights by unveiling Advocasy Manual

March 2, 2025

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* Many CSOs and other stakeholders struggle to navigate SRHR-related laws and policies, limiting their ability to advocate effectively * The workshop equipped the participants with the legal knowledge and practical tools needed to strengthen advocacy efforts to improve program implementation * The Advocasy Manual emphasises the significance of the Gender Equality Act (2013) which explicitly guarantees SRHR under Malawi’s legal framework By Duncan Mlanjira Taking cognizance that many civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders struggle to navigate…

Public waiting to see if High Court’s order stopping CFTC not to force Bakers Pride and Kingmeal from increasing prices of bread will effectively applying on other companies also slapped with interim orders

February 25, 2025

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* Consumers side with companies’ decisions to raise prices of their products as the goverment is failing to control high prices of raw materials * If they want they should subsidise the price of bread because the Minister of Trade said the government has found a strategy to stop the price hikes By Duncan Mlanjira The public waiting to see if the ruling by the High Court in Blantyre — overturning an interim order obtained by the Competition &…