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MERA reviewing ESCOM’s application to approve a 69.7% tariff increase

June 14, 2023

* For the period 2023-2027 as a successor base tariff to the one that was implemented from 2018-2022 * The new application is a significant reduction from the 99.9% that ESCOM and Power Market Limited (PML) jointly asked before PML was dissolved Maravi Express Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says it is reviewing the application that Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has submitted in which it is asking to consider and approve a 69.7% tariff increase for the…

Thandizo Nottingham Association donates relief items to homeless Chiradzulu survivors of Cyclone Freddy-induced floods

June 13, 2023

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Ndisale presents to the beneficiaries and joins them in celebration * Each bucket contained sugar, salt, bathing and washing soaps, plates, cups, spoons and sanitary pads for the women * This thandizo (support) is very little but we wanted you to know that deep down our hearts we were with you in prayers * And we felt your trauma through the images we saw of the damage caused by Cyclone Freddy floods By Duncan Mlanjira Through the District Commissioner’s…

Constructive approach in five areas of concern on the fertilizer procurement deal with Romanian company

June 13, 2023

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By Chifipa Mhango, Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist JOHANNESBURG, 13th June, 2023–The Minister of Agriculture of Malawi, Hon. Sam Kawale’s explanation on the fertilizer procurement deal with a Romanian company has left us saddened, as it also reflects governance challenges on the part of Malawi Government. I would like to remind my fellow countrymen the following: “The destiny of any country in a democratic depensation cannot be left in our man nor woman alone; nor a grouping of…

Forum for National Development petitions RBM to investigate banks involved in 338 ATM cards confiscated at KIA

June 12, 2023

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* Among the cards confiscated belonged to leading banks in the country and we call upon you to probe these banks * Banks are supposed to conduct a Know-Your-Customer (KYC) on opening bank accounts and issuing ATM cards * It is a serious lapse and offence by these banks that only five individuals will have these number of cards By Duncan Mlanjira The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), who is the financial services regulator in the…

Muluzi’s Nigerian business partner Dozy Mmobuosi touted to fund construction of houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors is involved in fraud allegations

June 12, 2023

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* Hindenburg Research accused Mmobuosi’s fintech company, Tingo Group of being an “exceptionally obvious scam with completely fabricated financials” * Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which revealed that it has no record of Tingo being a mobile licensee at all, despite company claims of having 12 million mobile customers By Duncan Mlanjira Nigerian businessman, Dozy Mmobuosi — who was unveiled by former President Bakili Muluzi as the donor for the housing project in Phalombe to benefit Tropical Cyclone Freddy surviving…

Muloza traders attests to Parliamentary Committee on Trade that Illovo’s sugar prizes are lower in Malawi than in Mozambique

June 11, 2023

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Illovo’s Trade Representative, Andrew Kazembe explaining business strategies being implemented for Illovo to perform well * This follows calls for Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc to reduce sugar prizes being propagated by trade stakeholders and CSOs * Such Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA); Centre for Democracy & Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) * As well as Government itself — which are in the forefront demanding reduction of sugar prices By Duncan Mlanjira On its fact finding mission to comprehensively analyse the…

Chakwera hold bilateral talks with Egypt’s President on exchange of trade and agricultural products

June 11, 2023

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* The Egyptian delegation expressed their concern and they were sad to hear about the devastation of Cyclone Freddy * And they have requested for a report as to what happened and what are the needs — to see, how best they can support By Yamikani Yapuwa, MANA At the 22nd COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, President Lazarus Chakwera held bilateral talks with President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sis where they discussed various areas…

Soldier Lucius Banda to spice up Essex Malawi Association’s Independence Day celebrations

June 10, 2023

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* This great son of Malawi is greatly celebrated and many people have already bought their tickets * Also on board is Wendy Harawa, the acclaimed Malawian gospel artist who also performed with Lucius Banda in the past * Day’s events include Malawian traditional games of Fulaye, Rounders, Phada, Bawo, traditional dances and much much more By Duncan Mlanjira In collaboration with the Office of the High Commission in UK, who have been hands on and very supportive with…

Barbaric water infrastructure vandalism put Zomba City residents at huge risk of cholera resurgence

June 9, 2023

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* Repair works completed last Friday and full water supply resumed from Sunday, June 4 * People were forced to draw water from some unprotected sources such as rivers and streams * The Water Board was losing almost K14 million of daily revenue throughout the entire period of 10 days By Duncan Mlanjira As of Sunday, June 4, Southern Region Water Board resumed its full water supply for Zomba City and sorrounding areas ate its dedicated Team of engineers…

Nyasa Rainbow Alliance comes to defence of LGBTI community against anti-homosexuality law in Malawi

June 9, 2023

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Demonstrations against legalizing sex marriages * Malawi anti-homosexuality law does not only contravene rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Constitution * But also those under regional and international human treaties which Malawi has ratified * Including the African Charter on human rights, the International Covenant in Civil and Political Rights, among others By Chifundo Mkwanda, correspondent Human rights campaigners, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance — in conjunction with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community in Malawi — they…