Urgent action needed to address sugar cartel and its artificial shortages in Malawi

* Most importantly, regulators must be politically protected and empowered to act without fear or interference. Without political will, even the best laws will fail * The sugar crisis in Malawi is not a policy mystery. The laws exist. The evidence exists. What is missing is enforcement with resolve * Until government demonstrates that it is prepared to confront entrenched interests and defend the public interest, cartels will continue to thrive, and Malawians will continue to pay the price…

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Four arrested for illegal charcoal production in Mangochi Phirilongwe Forest Reserve

* A joint patrol conducted together with officers from Mangochi District Forestry targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes Maravi Express Mangochi Police have arrested four men for committing various forestry related offences at Phirilongwe Forest Reserve. A report by Mangochi Police PRO, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi indicates that the arrests were made over the weekend during a joint patrol conducted together with officers from Mangochi District Forestry targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes. The suspects have been identified as…

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Sugar scarcity is cunningly being manufactured by cartel of distributors through hoarding

* There is need for business regulators to help Illovo to identify and eliminate the involved sugar barons from the market * However, the problem in Malawi is that even politicians who are expected to solve the problem are involved in the lucrative business—economic experts By Duncan Mlanjira From the intel gathered by Maravi Express and confirmed by reliable sources, sugar scarcity is cunningly being perpetrated by a cartel of distributors through hoarding the commodity in order to inflate…

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Mangochi Police urge public to adhere to safety measures during festive season

* Plans intensive foot and vehicle patrols during the day and night, with officers deployed at strategic points in busy areas * Particularly in all four trouble corners including M’baluku, Market Square, Mankhwala and Soko areas By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi District are appealing to the public to strictly adhere to safety measures when visiting beaches and other recreational areas along Lake Malawi during the festive season. A statement from public relations officer, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi takes…

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CFTC warns that the festive season has potential to be accompanied by widespread violation of consumer rights

* Thus warns all traders against engaging in unfair trading practices with the intention to exploit consumers * As CAMA calls on all consumers to be vigilant and assertive when making any plans to spend the scarce resources available * This is the time than ever before we need to be extra careful on the market, exercise prudent judgment on any purchases, and manage your scarce resources wisely By Duncan Mlanjira As Christmas and New Year festive season is…

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CFTC uncovers Simama shop in Dedza withholding 3,000 bales of Illovo Malawi sugar

* Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism has since sealed the shop after being alerted by CFTC * CFTC has thus taken a keen interest to uncover and address any business malpractices that may have the potential to distort competition and erode consumer welfare in this market * The Commission, therefore, encourages the general public to be alert and report any suspected business malpractices surrounding sugar and any other products or services By Duncan Mlanjira Following a tip,…

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The CCAP stands in solidarity with CSOs’ and governance experts’ red flags raised against establishing CDF in the Constitution

* Agrees with the observation that it was amended without due process and that it  erodes governance principles * We add our voice to theirs in condemning this move, which we view as a detriment to our constitutional democracy * We, therefore, call upon all relevant institutions and leaders to reflect on the profound implications of this constitutional amendment * Prioritise robust, inclusive, and transparent processes in all matters of national governance and uphold the sanctity of the Constitution…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi supports Limbe Police Station with 25 brand new tyres for its patrol vehicles

* 5 Land Cruisers each to be refitted with four brand new tyres and one spare to ensure the essential patrol vehicles remain fully operational in the noble task of safeguarding the people * The support is Illovo’s response to Limbe Police Station’s request after highlighting significant resource constraints they face * In fulfilling their operational requirements, with the need for tyres being just one among many pressing necessities By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has supported Limbe…

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Police investigating property looting at Kamuzu Palace including police shepherd dogs

* As it dispels rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera * The Police obtained a search warrant in pursuing evidence by suspect Godfrey Jalale that the police dogs are kept at Chakwera’s residence By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service has issued a statement dispelling rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, clarifying that they are only investigating property looting…

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