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95 graduate from Malawi Relief Fund’s informal vocational training programmes in rural centres

July 13, 2023

The graduating youths * Through Maone Vocational Training Center, the programme provides opportunities to rural communities who have no formal qualifications * It is aimed to improve the standards of technical, entrepreneurial and vocational education and training * This is done in order for youths to gain skills to progress into the world of work as part of job creation By Duncan Mlanjira Done in collaboration with government institution, Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) —…

The proposed 69.7% electricity tariffs hike is an own goal towards the containment of inflation rate—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

July 12, 2023

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* Electricity is a key component as an input to production, and its costs crucial to the final product pricing * This means Malawians should expect a further surge in inflation rate to levels even above 40% * Processed food manufacturing costs will increase as well as housing utility segment of inflation basket * This will have negative implications on the already struggling Malawian households’ ability to earn a living under depressed disposable income levels By Duncan Mlanjira South…

Malawi Faith Groups call all faith groups to join it for peaceful march and prayers against legalization of same sex marriages

July 9, 2023

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Demonstrations against same sex marriages elsewhere * The peaceful march is scheduled for Thursday July 13 to take place in all districts of the country from 09:00hrs-12 noon * During which a petition from the faith groups will be presented to the local Government officials at the respective City and Districts Assemblies By Duncan Mlanjira Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) and Malawi Council of Churches (MCC) have organised a peaceful march and prayers on Thursday, July 13 against legalization…

Withdrawal of new fixed duty on importation of second hand vehicles exposes weak governance—chief economist Chifipa Mhango

July 8, 2023

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* Minister Gwengwe says the figures considered to be new taxes for imported second hand vehicles were wrongly calculated by MRA * He has since directed MRA not to processed with system of clearing second hand vehicles By Duncan Mlanjira Revered South Africa-based Malawian economist observes that the decision by Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs, Sosten Gwengwe to hold back the implementation of new Custom duty on vehicle importation “exposes weak governance issues on the functioning of the…

Malawi, Tanzania sign digital and communication MoU to accord Malawi data affordability

July 8, 2023

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* It will be enhanced by connecting Malawi to the undersea cable through non-commercial avenues * Currently Malawi connects undersea cables to Tanzania and other countries via vendor cables * Which is expensive as Malawi is a landlocked country—Information Minister Kunkuyu By Patricia Kapulula, MANA The Government of Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on communication and digital to connect the two countries on the data corridor. The agreement was signed…

WiseChoice Insurance to further market Kumudzi Diaspora Funeral Plan during the Essex Malawi Association/MAUK Independence Day celebration

July 6, 2023

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* After its success in the past 15 months since its launch in partnership with NICO Life Insurance company * NICO Life is set launch more diaspora targeted products — hence promoting the plan further By Duncan Mlanjira WiseChoice Insurance Agency is set to promote Kumudzi Diaspora Funeral Plan Essex Malawi Association/Malawi UK Association (MAUK) Independence Day celebration after the scheme’s success in the past 15 months since its launch in partnership with NICO Life Insurance company. Launched in…

Connections in Malawi Electricity Access Project hit over 31,000

July 6, 2023

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* The project seeks to connect 83,000 single-phase households by December 2023 and 180,000 by June 2024 * Southern Region tops the list with 13,363 new connections followed by 10,329 in the Central and 7,222 in the North Maravi Express Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) announces that new electricity connections under the World Bank-funded Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) reached 31,000 as of June 30, 2023 — up from 23,000. MEAP Manager, McDivings Longwe gave the update on…

FND to petition Parliament on July 26 over “punitive, restrictive and abhorring” duty on imported second hand cars

July 5, 2023

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* This policy is retrogressive and pushing a lot of people into poverty—FND * HRDC gives the government a 7-day ultimatum to engage with different stakeholders and address the issue * MRA contends that the specific tax — which will be implemented from July 15 — has relinquished powers it had * And gives it to motor vehicle importers which they said is good in as far as determination of duty is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

Government was irregularly paying former RBM Governor Kabambe full monthly salaries to instead of pensions

July 4, 2023

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* Was being done by the Government despite two earlier reminders when he was RBM Governor * Through his attorney, T.F. & Partners dated November 10, 2020 and January 8, 2021 respectively * In which he had asked Government to stop paying him the full monthly salaries and substitute it with the required monthly pensions By Duncan Mlanjira Dalitso Kabambe — who worked in the Civil Service in various top positions before his appointment as the 13th Reserve Bank…

National Planning Commission applauds Standard Bank Plc for its contribution to national economic development

June 29, 2023

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* Urged the Bank to consider providing long-term financing to help the country create more wealth * In 2022, the bank has made a huge impact in various social economic and environmental sectors through investment * In health; youth empowerment; education & skills development; responsible lending and many more By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc is helping Malawi to grow its resource mobilization as well as complementing the country’s efforts to realise the goals envisioned in the MW2063 national…