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Public infrastructure ownership at its best as Zomba communities stand guard against vandalism of ESCOM equipment

June 5, 2026

| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* A joint patrol team comprising Police officers and community members intercepted a group of vandals in mid-operation at Nazinomwe Village * The vandals had already disconnected high-voltage fuses of the area’s transformer and fled after the community patrol approached By Duncan Mlanjira A group of vandals were intercepted in mid-operation of vandalising a transformer for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) by a volunteer community-led security patrol at Nazinomwe Village in Zomba, which was carried out joint with…

In an era of increasing environmental pressure, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch may be one of the most important conservation lessons of all

June 5, 2026

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| International, National, News, Tourism

* One remarkable conservation story from Neno District that highlights the impact that a single determined individual can have on protecting the natural environment * As Malawi joins the rest of the global village in commemorating the World Environment Day under the theme; ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future’ * Highlighting acceleration of ecosystem restoration, utilising AI for climate adaptation & resilient urban design, and scaling up renewable energy By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi joins the rest of…

‘The President’s directive for MEC to relocate to Blantyre does not impede on its constitutional mandate’

June 2, 2026

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| Business, National, News, Politics

* It simply addresses where the institution should be housed and the utilisation of public assets * It does not instruct MEC on how to register voters, conduct elections, count votes, or announce results * MEC’s independence resides in its mandate, not in its postcode. Changing an office address is administrative By Duncan Mlanjira The case of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) in which it is challenging the constitutionality and legality of the Presidential Executive Order to relocate to Blantyre…

Nacala Logistics asked to install visible level crossing warning signs and lights at Chirimba rail crossing

June 2, 2026

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* As the company announces that it will install spikes at the train passage opening that motorists use to get into the other lane of dual carriageway Magalasi Road By Duncan Mlanjira Nacala Logistics has announced that spikes will be installed at Chirimba railway crossing along Magalasi Road in Blantyre effective June 8, 2026, to stop motorists from using the train passage opening to access the other lane of the double carriageway. While welcoming the decision as long overdue,…

Government negotiating a partnership agreement with National Bank of Malawi to operate shipping services on Lake Malawi

June 1, 2026

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* A holistic approach has been adopted to ensure that all ports and vessels are modernised while at the same time promoting effective administrative structures that foster growth of water transport. * Government intends to resuscitate the Malawi Lake Services Limited as a primary administrative authority to lead the efforts and establishing Rail and Marine Regulatory Authority of Malawi to strengthen the oversight and regulation of rail and marine sub-sectors By Denis Mzembe, contributor In its efforts to revitalise…

Malawi Stock Exchange rejects collapse claims; describes market decline as temporary and normal correction

May 30, 2026

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MSE Chief Executive, John Robson Kamanga * During the year 2025, the market experienced exceptional growth, with the market reportedly registering a Return on Equity (ROE) of 247.5% — both in Kwacha and US Dollar terms — and got recognised as the best performing stock market in Africa By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that the country’s capital market is collapsing and could cease operations within the next year — describing…

Government’s statement on fuel challenges falls short of declaring it’s all due to forex scarcity

May 30, 2026

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* As alluded to by Energy Minister that government is strengthen financing mechanism for sustainable fuel procurement * The government is currently servicing over K1.3 trillion debt incurred through losses from subsidised pump prices in MCP administration Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Long term structural reforms which the government has assured that they are being undertaken, aimed at tackling the continuing intermittent supply of fuel, include strengthening financing mechanism for sustainable fuel procurement — which in other words means foreign…

MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja implores on CUNIMA graduands to be thoughtful professionals, ethical leaders, responsible citizens and faithful servants of God and country

May 29, 2026

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* As she graces the 25th graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA)-Montfont Campus where a total of 1,704 students have been awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates in various programmes * Success in life depends on more than intelligence — it requires humility, discipline, hard work, ethics and integrity, emotional maturity, timing, faith, and perseverance By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has asked Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) graduands to thrive for…

OPC Principal Secretary Ntelela reinforces importance of communication as a strategic national development asset

May 29, 2026

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Ntelela (centre), MRA Commissioner General Tambulasi and PRSM president, Rachel Kalera-Mhango * During PRSM’s high-level public and private sector interface also supported by MRA Commissioner General and MERA Director of Liquid Fuel & Gas * Hosted under the theme; ‘The Return on Investment (ROI) of Reputation and Trust: The CEO’s Agenda for Strategic Communication in a Volatile Economy’ * For a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the strategic role of communication in leadership, governance, institutional resilience, and national development…

Malawian-crafted chocolate bar Kwanza Cocoa reaches UK market

May 28, 2026

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* Since 2013 Kwanza Cocoa has been dedicated to creating a sustainable supply chain of cocoa through its plantation in Luwazi, Nkhata Bay to create a series of cocoa products * We started our journey of value addition of cocoa products in July of 2021 to create our single origin craft chocolate with cocoa beans from our farm and other farmers in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Described as a rich and velvety chocolate, hand-crafted from beans grown plantations in…