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CAMA supports re-opening of ADMARC markets as a blessing and timely for poor Malawians

November 23, 2022

New Agriculture Minister Kawale claims ADMARC was not closed * Ministry of Agriculture should ensure that strict control measures are put in place * So that the markets are not invaded by unscrupulous vendors as this will affect or destroy all the good intentions * Also asks Government to release enough stocks of maize while controlling the amounts to be purchased by individual consumers * Minister Kawale declares that ADMARC was not ‘closed’ as some quarters were alleging *…

First Lady to grace 2022 Miss Malawi pageant on December 3 in Lilongwe

November 22, 2022

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| Entertainment, National, News

* On November 10, the Miss Malawi contestants had a rare opportunity when they had an audience with the First Lady * At State House on her invitation where they received a royal blessing and encouragement * The contestants leave for a Boot Camp to be held at Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima from November 27 * Before proceeding straight to main show at Bingu International Convention Centre By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Alpha Arts, organisers of the return…

Police, Kamuzu Central Hospital warn of increase of drug-poisoning cases

November 21, 2022

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| Law Enforcement, National, News

The targeted car, Daihatsu Mira * Taxi drivers are hired by passengers and during the journey they are offered a drink which induces them to be drowsy and weak * The drivers are dumped by the roadside and the passengers carjack the taxi, whose target are Daihatsu Mira By Duncan Mlanjira Police is Lilongwe has announced that two criminals have stolen a vehicle in Lilongwe after they gave poisoned food to a taxi driver, who became unconscious and dumped…

CDH Investment Bank calls for exports development as foreign exchange generation

November 21, 2022

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| Business, National, News

Malawi hugely relies on seasonal tobacco growing for its foreign exchange * Malawi has a lot of exporting opportunities that are currently underutilized * We have been producing soya, sugar, cotton and other top agricultural crops for export * But these are mostly produced in small quantities * An investment in the agribusiness and other sectors could largely contribute towards the foreign exchange generation By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As the country continues facing a forex shortage, CDH Investment…

Protection of children’s rights require consolidated efforts among stakeholders

November 21, 2022

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* The country is registering a lot of cases to do with children’s rights abuse * Some of which are contributing to early child marriages, premature pregnancies, drug abuse, school dropouts * Children must be given a voice — a chance to be better citizens that can hold leaders accountable and protect them By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent In commemorating this year’s World Children’s Day, Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Welfare said the country’s current increased child rights…

First Malawian Royal Air Force soldier honoured with prestigious Military Mentor of the Year Award

November 21, 2022

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| International, National, News

* In 2018, he was awarded a long service medal by Her Royal Highness late Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace * In recognition of his service and devotion to the Confederation of Service Charities * Pascal is one of those individuals in life you meet, and walk away from insured and feeling good * He talks freely about his personal experiences as a young man from Malawi and how proud he is as first Malawian in the RAF By…

Ministry of Tourism waiting for investors on cable cars for Mulanje and Zomba mountains

November 20, 2022

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| Business, National, News, Tourism

* We have done pre-feasibility study and the good thing is that Mulanje is a popular tourist destination * Cable cars are intended to assist in creating job opportunities, increasing tax revenue and levies for the country * Promoting a sense of pride among citizens and residence, enhancing Mulanje, Zomba and Malawi profile * And bringing infrastructural development and of course spill over benefits to other sectors By Mercy Nsaliwa, MANA Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Wildlife say they…

Two of Old Mutual subsidiaries found guilty of unconscionable conduct by CFTC in under 8 months

November 20, 2022

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| Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* Old Mutual Pension Services Company Limited determined in April, 2022 * This time around involves Old Mutual Life Assurance Company — both fined K500,000 * 9 service providers have been punished that include Wella Medical Society (Wemas); Southern Region Water Board * Others are Capital Foods Limited DAAM Project; Pep Stores shop in Mangochi; SMB Electronics and Yellowman Machines * Habitual offenders need to be given stiffer punishments in order to address the malpractices by most public service…

CFTC fines 4 companies and orders 5 more to refund over K2m to consumers for committing unfair trading practices

November 20, 2022

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On top of the fine, Wemas also been ordered to refund K1 million to a client * The Commission considered and adjudicated over a total of 73 cases * That included 63 on unfair trading practices, one merger and nine cases on restrictive business practices *The Commission authorised the proposed acquisition of Kapani’s Prime Poultry and Mchezi Abattoir businesses by Go Fresh Limited By Duncan Mlanjira Wella Medical Society (Wemas), Southern Region Water Board, Old Mutual Life Assurance Company…

Next time someone promises an economic miracle out of the blues, do not listen to them—Kabambe

November 19, 2022

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| Business, National, News, Politics

Presidential aspirant Dalitso Kabambe * Chakwera’s government couldn’t even understand the formula on Net International Reserves by accusing the DPP of cooking figures * Malawi economy is crumbling, the GDP is sluggish, falling with each year, tanking to a paltry 0.9% as of this year * In 2019 it was at 5.5%. In 2021, it dipped to 1.2%. This year, it is such an uninspiring figure. * The promise from my campaign is simple — fix the economy, let…