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British High Commissioner satisfied with Meteorological Department’s operations

August 9, 2024

* Weather forecasts and DCCMS systems are particularly essential to farmers about climate change for future planning * DCCMS played an important role during Tropical Cyclone Freddy as the weather forecasts helped people evacuate their villages and get to safer places By Petro Mkandawire, MANA British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie has expressed satisfaction with the operations of the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), saying it provides accurate weather forecasts accessible to everyone across the…

CAMA requests government for an update on implementation of Extended Credit Facility from IMF

August 8, 2024

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* The ECF was meant to support the Malawi Government commitment to economic reforms * However, the market is still experiencing shortages of foreign currency, escalating prices of goods and services, and some businesses are closing down By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has observed that the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was meant to support the Malawi Government’s commitment to economic reforms but the country “continues to face challenging macroeconomic…

Chief economist Chifipa Mhango applauds Chakwera for condemning cash handouts by MCP candidates to entice votes from delegates

August 8, 2024

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* I usually don’t comment on political matters, as I stick to the economy * However, today — at least — a leader of a political party has for the first time in the history of Malawi party politics since multiparty system in 1994, openly hit hard on using money to get elected into party positions * My fellow country people, having leaders elected on the push of cash has consequences on the economic direction of the country By…

Parliamentary committees endorse MRA’s tax stamp

August 7, 2024

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* As level smuggling of goods shocks two Parliamentary Committees of Public Accounts and of Industry, Trade & Tourism * Smuggling is a huge problem and the only solution to prevent it is by bringing different mechanisms like tax stamps By Tikondane Vega, MANA Public Accounts Committee of Parliament says it fully supports Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) idea to fully use tax stamp as a tool to eliminate goods smuggling into the country. This also follows the observation by…

Standard Bank invests K15million towards National Construction Industry Council’s 2024 conference

August 6, 2024

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Graham Chipande (left) hands over the cheque to NCIC’s Engineer Gerald Khonje * At Standard Bank, we believe in investing in the growth and development of our nation * This support demonstrates our commitment to supporting initiatives that promote excellence and innovation in the construction industry By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that the construction industry is a critical sector that drives economic progress and improves the lives of Malawians. Standard Bank has invested K15 million to the three-day 2024…

‘Over the years, Malawi has witnessed an unfortunate decline in economic growth’—NGORA CEO

August 5, 2024

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Edward Chileka-Banda * Inequalities between the poor and the rich have worsened resulting in the majority of the population dependent on aid and handouts * Increased poverty and sluggish economic growth have triggered an increase in aid to Malawi * By the international community, to the point where 40% of our national budget was financed by development partners By Duncan Mlanjira “Over the years, Malawi has witnessed an unfortunate decline in economic growth pushing many of our people into…

NGOs asked to sustain’ projects initiated in communities once donors exit; As K1 billion NGO Fund is officially launched

August 5, 2024

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Minister Sendeza (2nd left) hands over the investment * Potential donors fail to provide grants to some NGOs who fail to meet donor requirements and fail to manage the grants due to capacity challenges * MDS noticed challenges in the coordination of NGOs, which has contributed to these NGOs working in silos — hence duplicating their efforts By Duncan Mlanjira After it was noted that some community development projects which non-governmental organisations (NGOs) initiated were not being sustained once…

Key actions and lessons to all current future political leaders — no matter how supreme you may be perceived, an APOLOGY AND LISTENING TO ADVICE are key principles

August 3, 2024

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* Lessons learnt from former Malawi President, late Ngwazi Dr H. Kamuzu Banda on one particular day in 1987 By Chifipa Mhango This Saturday, the 3rd of August 2024, I have been reflecting on the concept of an apology and listening to advice by political leaders. I will do this by first sharing a background, then depart with a lesson to the current political leaders in Malawi. Background In January 1987, I was in Form 1 at HHI Secondary…

Silent killer: Unsafe and clandestine abortion crisis in Malawi

August 3, 2024

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* Goes with it unplanned cost of an estimated US$314,000 annually to treat post-abortion health care * Transition to safe and legal abortion would yield an estimated cost reduction of 20%-30% * Yet review of the Termination of Pregnancy was completed and gazetted as a government Bill way back in 2017 Feature by Duncan Mlanjira Abortion in one way is illegal but termination of pregnancy is legal — but it goes with it some restrictive conditions, which deny women…

TNM boosts 4G network for Umthetho Cultural Festival currently underway in Mzimba

August 2, 2024

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* We have enhanced our capacity at Hora and surrounding areas to ensure all guests enjoy uninterrupted connections * We know that many people will be streaming the events from Hora and TNM’s 4G network is the best option By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Plc, which supported the Umthetho Cultural Festival 2024 with K5 million towards its hosting’s logistics, has take an extra mile to ensure seamless connectivity for the annual event currently underway at Hora Mountain Heritage Site in…