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Man fined K800,000 for illegal possession 520 litres of fuel

March 28, 2025

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* Steven Ajasi was intercepted at police checkpoint along Bakili Muluzi Highway while transporting the petrol in drums and jerrycans towards Chiponde border with Mozambique * First Grade Magistrate Roy Kakutu ordered that the confiscated 520 litres of petrol be forfeited to the Malawi Government Maravi Express Mangochi First Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted and fined 45-year-old Steven Ajasi K800,000 for possessing 520 litres of petrol without a valid permit. A report by Mangochi Police Station’s public relations officer,…

AACC’s Economic Justice & Accountability Champion, Rev. Maulidi reports to Police on death threats he is receiving from unknown people

March 18, 2025

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Rev. Maulidi at an international conference on fight against corruption organised by the African Union * The criminal intimidation is because of him being in the forefront advocating the fight against corruption and bad governance, that includes lack of transparency and accountability * The threats started last year from mobile phone calls, which register ‘private number’ as hidden identity By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s Deputy General Secretary, Rev. Baxton Maulidi — who…

Trade Minister Mumba defends restriction order on importation of food items and other goods that are locally produced in Malawi

March 18, 2025

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* The restriction is designed to safeguard our economy during this challenging period * It is a strategic move to create an environment where local businesses can thrive without the immediate pressure of foreign competition * Malawi is not alone in adopting such measures as Botswana imposes restrictions on vegetable imports during its harvest season to ensure local farmers have access to the domestic market By Gift Chiponde, MANA & Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba…

Government bans importation of food items and other goods that are locally produced in Malawi

March 15, 2025

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* In exercise of his powers conferred by regulation 3(1)(a) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) Regulations * Made by Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba on March 13, 2025 to expire on March 12, 2027 * Any person who contravenes provision of the Order commits an offence and shall be liable to penalties upon conviction By Duncan Mlanjira Under powers conferred by regulation 3 (1) (a) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export)…

‘Rising cost of living, coupled with limited buying power, have left consumers vulnerable to exploitation’—CAMA

March 15, 2025

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* In commemorating this year’s World Consumer Rights Day under the global theme; ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’ * Theme resonates well with Malawi as consumers are facing significant challenges in accessing affordable, sustainable and safe products By Duncan Mlanjira In commemorating this year’s World Consumer Rights Day that falls today — under the global theme; ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has coined its own theme; ‘Demanding a Just Transition to Sustainable…

Tourism Minister Kamtukule supports introduction of tourist gate fees at Michiru Nature Sanctuary

March 13, 2025

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* To generate revenue to support volunteer community patrol scouts in their efforts in strengthening Michiru’s conservation * Minister also endorses another proposal for patrol scouts to operate a convenience shop within the sanctuary By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule graced tree planting exercise in deforested areas of Michiru Nature Sanctuary in Blantyre organised by environmental conservation stakeholders, where she supported the propose to introduce tourist gate fees on entry into the government reserved forest. The Minister…

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

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* 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…