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The political arrests that keep occurring in Malawi have economic consequences

June 24, 2024

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* There is need to be cautious of the image the country is creating, as some news of the arrests are attracting international attention * Malawi economy is facing enormous challenges to sustain a high level of economic growth rate * That can support job creation, deal with forex challenges, creating a strong domestic revenue base and foreign investment levels that are relatively low among others By Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist @ Don Consultancy Group The Malawi Government, through…

Public ridicule what Lilongwe City Council touts as new international bus station

June 24, 2024

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* It was designed by some architect and approved by well learned, well travelled officers of the Capital City Council * And no — it was not opened in 1980, it is actually being opened today, 24th June 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe City Council has ordered all bus operators, local or international, to relocate to a place it has constructed as new international bus station — what the Council is touting as a Grand Business Park. Signed by…

Mlooka solar powered irrigation scheme benefiting over 1,000 farmers in Zomba Chingale

June 23, 2024

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* Covering 256 hectares farmers are expected to cultivate more than three times a year * Constructed under the Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE) and funded by Malawi Government and IFAD * Joins other schemes constructed in Chitipa, Phalombe, Machinga and others being built in Dowa, Nkhata Bay and Rumphi Maravi Express The Mlooka solar powered irrigation scheme in Zomba District is one of the iconic projects that the government is undertaking in revitalising the country’s agriculture sector…

AFORD questions criteria used to identify German experts to conduct Chilima’s air crash investigation

June 22, 2024

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German-made Dornier aircraft that crashed on June 10 * What are the terms of reference for the investigation and the qualification and expertise of the German experts involved * Extent of their involvement in the investigation and full details of how the process towards their identification was done * And whether there was proper vetting on the concerned expertise and their organization, among others By Duncan Mlanjira While applauding the government for engaging German experts to conduct the investigations…

AFORD, DPP condemn in strongest terms arrests of Kamlepo Kalua and Bon Kalindo

June 22, 2024

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* A stark reminder of the government’s attempts to stifle civic space in Malawi—AFORD * Alarming erosion of Malawi’s democratic gains as the country increasingly resembles a police state—DPP By Duncan Mlanjira In condemning ”in the strongest terms” the arrest of Member of Parliament Kamlepo Kalua and civil advocate Bon Kalindo, the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) describes Malawi Police’s decision as a “blatant intimidation tactic”, which is “a gross violation of their rights and a stark reminder of the…

‘There is no joy in being a Vice-President, it is a sacrifice on my personal life for service to the Malawian people’

June 22, 2024

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* As Vice-President, I no longer have to think about myself and family, but I have to be like a Grandfather * Who constantly thinks about the needs of his children and grandchildren — that is a service By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA Newly-sworn in Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Michael Biziwick Usi has vowed to do his best to deliver on the bold development agenda of the country. Speaking after he took the oath of office…

New MEC chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and fellow new Commissioners asked to promote transparency and accountability

June 21, 2024

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Justice Annabel Mtalimanja being sworn in * As members of MEC ensure that you abide by the laws as guidelines from the Constitution * For the elections to be managed with highest degree for the better results including justice and fairness By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Chief Justice, Rizine Mzikamanda has encouraged the newly sworn-in Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja and two new Commissioners, Rev. Philip Kambulire and Dr. Limbikani Kamlongera to work with transparency and accountability as…

NGO Regulatory Authority no longer to give warnings to non-compliant NGOs but to take legal action

June 21, 2024

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* The Authority has also written service providers to ensure that they only provide services to compliant NGOs * In addition, the NGORA website, myNGO.ngora.mw system shall automatically remove all NGOs that have not been compliant for the past three years * In that regard, such NGOs shall be considered unregistered and will not be allowed to operate in the country By Duncan Mlanjira NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) will no longer be giving warnings to non-compliant non-governmental organisations (NGOs)…

Road safety specialists call on government to enforce speed limit

June 21, 2024

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* Malawi should honor its commitment it made at the United Nations high level meeting on July 1, 2022 * And immediately start implementation of the 30km/hour speed limit at busy trading centres By Jamal Jamal Road safety specialists in the country have cautioned government that unless it enforces the 30 km/hour speed limit at busy trading centres, the country would continue experiencing a rise in road traffic accidents which would in the long run affect its socio-economic progress….

AfreximBank, FDH Bank Plc sign US$15 million medium term loan facility agreement

June 20, 2024

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FDH Bank’s George Chitera (right) signing the deal at the AfrixemBank AGM * Through the business deal, FDH Bank will increase its capacity to structure complex trade finance solutions for its clients * As a bank, we believe in our ability and potential to grow the business and to realise that potential, we also leverage on our strategic partnerships * To strength our capacity and create bespoke financial solutions which will reshape and drive Intra and Extra Africa Trade…