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UK Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds to visit Malawi from tomorrow

December 8, 2024

Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds * I am delighted that Minister Dodds is visiting Malawi to see for herself the fruits of the long relationship between our two countries—British High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie * During her visit, the Minister will highlight the UK government’s new approach to development, working in partnership with Malawi to tackle global challenges and drive inclusive economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira United Kingdom’s Minister for Development and Women & Equalities, Rt Honourable Anneliese Dodds, is expected…

VAT waiver removed on motor vehicle imports for privileged individuals including the President

December 6, 2024

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* The President has guided that we all make our fair contribution towards revenue that government needs at the moment * The removal of the VAT waiver is a sacrifice and a clear testimony to the commitment to fiscal consolidation for the betterment of all Malawians By Austin Kananji & Martha Rukunya, MANA The value added tax (VAT) waiver on duty-free motor vehicle imports which was being enjoyed by some privileged individuals, including the State President, the Vice-President, retired…

This year’s theme for World Competition Day specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi—CFTC

December 5, 2024

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* Micro, small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs) face barriers to entry due to some inequalities and anti-competitive trade practices * These include anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant positions among others, culminating into serious consequences for their development By Duncan Mlanjira The theme for this year’s World Competition Day; ‘Competition Policy and Inequality’, which is being commemorated today, November 5, is “very relevant as it specifically focuses on lowly developed markets including Malawi”. This is said by Chief…

Malawi launches national e-waste management policy to protect citizenry from harmful e-waste pollution and other health issues

December 5, 2024

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The launch at BICC in Lilongwe presided over by Vice-President Michael Usi * e-waste management policy is a crucial step steps toward a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations—Veep Michael Usi * We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and believes that addressing the growing problem of e-waste is a vital part of our collective responsibility—Standard Bank By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The national e-waste management policy that the Ministry of Natural Resources & Climate Change has launched…

PACE-NET maintains NRB are in contempt of court for failing to process unique identifier for eligible voters to register

November 28, 2024

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* Asks claimants to the court case to file case for contempt of the court ruling of October 25, 2024 * NRB was just capturing the eligible voters’ data and were being returned without being given a unique identifier * That would have allowing them instantaneous registration with MEC as registered voters for the 2025 General Elections — thus, they are ineligible to vote By Duncan Mlanjira Pan African Civic Educators Network (PACE-NET) maintains that the National Registration Bureau…

Roads Authority calls for bids for rehabilitation of Nasolo River Bridge in Ndirande Township

November 28, 2024

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* Ndirande Ring Road is a very important access road to the business hub of the populous Ndirande Township * Which covers from where it used to be known as B&C all the way to Ndirande Market * And past it to connect with business hub of Chinseu, all the way to reach Magalasi Road at Blantyre Girls Primary School By Duncan Mlanjira As if responding to plans by residents of Ndirande Township to march to Blantyre City Council…

CAMA once more lobbies for MERA to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel

November 28, 2024

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The Automatic Pricing Mechanism that was being used before * MERA has one of the best mandates and laws in regulating the fuel market by ensuring that consumers are protected * By paying regulated fuel prices and that fuel importers are adequately compensated for their investments for fuel supply continuity By Duncan Mlanjira The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has once more lobbied that Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to strictly follow the mandate of Automatic Pricing Mechanism on fuel…

President Chakwera to visit United Arab Emirates to cement government-to-government fuel procurement arrangement

November 27, 2024

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President Chakwera has had talks before with UAE Government on fuel arrangements * The visit is at UAE Government’s own expense, to discuss the G-to-G arrangement and other matters for the long-term fuel security * It is time for us to take a different approach by transitioning Malawi from the Open Tender System for procuring fuel * To a G-to-G arrangement that will make our access to fuel more secure through better payment terms and cycles By Duncan Mlanjira…

Kabambe to seek engagement of SADC and AU to facilitate dialogue and promote stability in Malawi

November 26, 2024

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* Malawi is at a crossroads, and the choices made today will determine the future of our democracy * I implore you to take decisive actions to address these challenges. Together, we can build a brighter future for our beloved nation By Duncan Mlanjira In light of the severity of the economic challenges the country is facing — that include fuel shortage; inflation; ailing economy; corruption and violence ahead of the 2025 General Elections — UTM president, Dalitso Kabambe…

President Chakwera grants duration extension of the mandate of Chilima’s plane crash Commission of Inquiry to submit report on December 14, 2024

November 26, 2024

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* As it completes its third phase of inquiry in the Southern Region from November 15-16, 2024 * And to complete its fourth phase in the Central Region today, November 26 in Lilongwe where it has sat since November 18 By Duncan Mlanjira Considering the magnitude of the evidence gathered from 120 witnesses as of November 22, the Commission of Inquiry into circumstances that led to the tragic plane that killed Vice-President Lazarus Chakwera and eight others, requested President…