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‘Reinvestigating Chilima plane crash is a national test of truth and accountability’

February 25, 2026

* At a time when many nations struggle to confront difficult past events, this move signals a willingness to place truth, justice, and institutional integrity above convenience—Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s government to institute a fresh inquiry into the plane crash in Chikangawa in June 2024 that killed Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, represents a significant and commendable step toward national healing, transparency, and accountability. This is the reaction from Chifipa Mhango, who…

Prudent public borrowing by Government; Investors offered K179 billion in RBM’s Treasury Bills auction but only K12.4 billion accepted

February 24, 2026

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* Rejection of over 90% of the money offered indicates there is ‘too much cash in the system’ and that Government is not ‘desperate to borrow’ * When there is ‘too much money’ and the Government says ‘no’ rates must fall — that is not an accident — it is policy through action, not talk—economic analyst Benedicto Nkhoma By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after assuming office in October, President Arthur Peter Mutharika indicated that his administration inherited an unprecedented high…

Is rejection of Treasury Bills in Malawi a strategic discipline or risky tightening?—An economic perspective for policymakers and markets

February 24, 2026

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* The recent rejection of T-bill bids by the Malawi Government reflects purposeful, disciplined debt management and a shift toward sustainable fiscal and monetary policy frameworks * Rather than a sign of weakness, this is a strategic choice to temper high borrowing costs, promote private sector credit, and strengthen macroeconomic stability * For policymakers, investors, and economic analysts alike, the message is clear: Malawi is signalling that it will manage its debts prudently, prioritise fiscal sustainability, and support broader…

ESCOM calls for regional collaboration as it hosts energy experts from east and southern Africa

February 23, 2026

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ESCOM Board member Welford Sabola making the conference’s opening statement * Through the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference being hosted at the Bingu International Convention Centre * Under the theme; ‘Transforming Electricity Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future’, which is a direct response to the urgent energy shortfalls hindering the region By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is hosting the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference…

Public warned of consequences of illegal electricity connections as a silent killer

February 22, 2026

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Such type of unsystematic connections should be reported to ESCOM and other relevant authorities.—Picture from the internet * As couple in Mangochi get electrocuted while attempting to rescue their daughter who was electrocuted first * It is alleged that the family was staying in a house that was illegally connected to electricity supplied by ESCOM * This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark and sombre reminder; illegal electricity connections are a silent killer—ESCOM By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

William Kamkwamba’s story ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ made into a stage musical play

February 21, 2026

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* Playing at UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre until March 28, 2026 before transferring to London’s Soho Place from April25-July 18 * Malawian boy’s amazing famine-beating creation inspires a rousing musical—The Guardian in its review of the play yesterday * After a book, a film and a Ted Talk, William Kamkwamba’s heroically inventive response to floods, drought and starvation is now delivered with energetic songs and dancing By Duncan Mlanjira The story of William Kamkwamba’s childhood in which…

Vandalism of ESCOM infrastructure getting even worse as two Indian nationals are arrested after being found in possession of vandalised cables

February 21, 2026

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* This is a year after a Chinese national was also nabbed in Lilongwe for the same offence in collaboration with three Malawians * As Limbe police recover 195.6kgs of copper and 364.2kgs of aluminium while the Chinese national in Lilongwe was found with approximately 18 tonnes of copper wires By Duncan Mlanjira While a case in Lilongwe last year seemed to be one in exceptional isolation, in which Chinese national Xu Hongxiang was arrested after being found with…

RBM ordered Public Service Pension Trust Fund to rescind Amaryliss Hotel sale agreement way back on November 14, 2025

February 20, 2026

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* Five days before the malawi-law-society-petitioned-the-attorney-general- for an immediate suspension of the proposed acquisition, pending a full and transparent review * The Board proceeded with the transaction well-knowing that the Fund will be in breach of the prudential limits * The Registrar of Financial Institutions has since ordered the PSPTF to rescind the sale agreement and censures it for disobeying its direction made in November By Duncan Mlanjira In his capacity as the Registrar of Financial Institutions, Reserve…

Medical doctors to engage Ministry of Health on President Mutharika’s Executive Order

February 20, 2026

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* That bars public health careworkers from owning business interests in private health facilities * They recognise and support the government’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and patient safety within the health sector * And underpins the other Presidential Executive Order that prohibits bribery and informal payments in public health facilities that such conduct is unethical, unlawful, and contrary to the principles that guide medical practice By Duncan Mlanjira The Medical Doctors Union of Malawi (MDUM) and the Society…

Parliament petitioned to summon pensions fund Board, its Investment Managers, the AG and RBM to testify under oath over furore sorrounding sale of Amaryliss Hotel

February 20, 2026

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* Also investigate the full record sorrounding the withdraw of the sale transaction made by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) Board on January 17, 2024 * Examine compliance with prudential regulatory warnings issued on December 23, 2025 and January 6, 2026; former-rbm-governor-mafuta-mwale-raised-profound-financial-regulatory-red-flags-on-proposed-sale-of-amaryllis-hotel-at-exorbitant-k148-billion/ * Recommends an immediate stay on any further financial disbursement pending a comprehensive forensic audit into valuation methodology, advisory independence and fudiciary compliance By Duncan Mlanjira The furore sorrounding the proposed sale of Amaryliss Hotel…