Malawi’s leadership implored to address with speed IMF’s areas of concern on qualification for extended credit facility

President Chakwera with IMF’s Mika Saito last week * Malawi fiscal performance requires urgent review so that the country is seen to be aligning to the agreed targets * Although the country has faced some challenges, recently attributed to natural disasters, the fiscal imbalances created by strong spending appetite are not necessarily a new thing By Duncan Mlanjira The recent poor rating by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Malawi economic reform progress is a cause of concern and…

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Ministry of Trade & Industry suspends exportation of scrap metal

* All licences which were issued before this notice stand revoked and no export of scrap metal shall be entertained * There is empirical evidence that those involved in the malpractice, sell the materials as scrap metal * To fulfil their business requirements which is not in tandem with our national development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira Following the increased vandalism of infrastructure for Electricity Supply Corporationof Malawi (ESCOM); waterboards, telecommunication and the railway Ministry of Trade & Industry —…

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Illovo Sugar Plc invests K109m in adopting 4 primary schools in Chikwawa in partnership with Mary’s Meals

* Good health is vital for every child’s growth and development—MD Lekani Katandula * It has been proven that there is a strong link between nutrition and academic performance * There is a correlation between malnourished children and poor performance * Children who lack nutrition also lack proper cognitive and social skills and are more susceptible to illnesses By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Plc has committed a total of K109,925,400 in adopting 4 primary schools in Chikwawa District in…

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SMEDI’s Board of Trustees stimulates staff to increase visibility and ensure more businesses benefit its services

* Visits Mzuzu offices to familiarise themselves with the its facilities and to motivate SMEDI staff * Staff poised to take on the challenge and ensure that more businesses strives from their services By Duncan Mlanjira As a reminder of the critical role Small & Medium Enterprises Development Institute (SMEDI) plays in supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malawi, the Board of Trustees visited the institution’s offices in Mzuzu on Thursday where they stimulated the staff on…

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Russia honours Zikhale Ng’oma’s presentation on cyber crime

The Minister addressing the delegates in Moscow * I am personally impressed with your understanding of issues related to cyber crime—Igor N. Zubov, State Secretary * A special meeting between Zubov and the Minister was arranged to discuss issues for the benefit of Russia and Malawi By Chrispine Lwanja, in Moscow A presentation on cyber crime by Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma at the 11th edition of the international meeting of high-ranking officials responsible for security…

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MBS manipulated vehicle licence plates standards to frustrate specific importer, Bulldog

Plates being supplied by MOVESA that are non-compliant * The case has even attracted the attention of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport * After also undergoing court processes and an investigation from Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) * Which fined MBS together with the Road Traffic Directorate for engaging in the anticompetitive conducts * When they granted waiver to private firm MOVESA, as sole importer, yet this supplier’s plates had failed to meet specific standards By Duncan Mlanjira…

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MACRA inspires passion for agriculture industrial revolution among LUANAR students

* We need to understand and normalize that digital space is not exclusive to pure IT students * But rather, it has a bigger role to play in various sectors of economy including agriculture By Prince Justice Banda, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Daud Suleman said it is high time Malawians took advantage of the growing technology among academia to promote value added chain and create structured markets for agricultural produce in the country. He said…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc launches its biggest promotion ‘Tseketseke Kuma Last’ allocated K157m on prizes

* We have incorporated new and improved features to make it even more exciting and rewarding for everyone * Based on feedback from our valued customers and consumers from the previous year’s run variations of this promotion * It’s a sequel of 2020 ‘Iponyereni Kwakuya ndi Illovo’ and last year’s ‘Iponyereninso Kwakuya’ By Duncan Mlanjira In its quest in always seeking innovative ways to reward its loyal customers and consumers, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has launched its biggest promotion…

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Malawi Parliament endorses government’s enforcement of relocation of refugees to Dzaleka Camp

* We have noted that the action by government follows the behavior of some refugees * Whose conduct in living and doing business outside designated refugee camps without any permit is inconsistent with the law * That regulates refugees and asylum seekers in this country By Duncan Mlanjira In its constitutional mandate to provide oversight on the actions of the Executive Arm of Government, Malawi Parliament has endorsed the decision which the Ministry of Homeland & Security to enforce…

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Power lines-persons’ job no longer about wires and poles

*  In those days, the job of a linesman was about wires and poles, but now it is all about customer service and technology * Previously engaged as temporary workers, they have undergone one-year long training facilitated by TEVETA * That has seen 38 graduating in the Central Region, 37 in the Eastern and 34 in the North By Peter Kanjere, ESCOM PRO The job of linespersons has evolved due to social and technological changes — hence, there is…

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