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Public sneers at K53 downward adjustment of petrol

August 5, 2022

* Prices of diesel and paraffin have been maintained but liquefied petroleum gas has been adjusted * The movement of prices on the global market have allowed for a downward adjustment of fuel under the Automatic Price Mechanism By Duncan Mlanjira The public has described as an insult of highest order the price adjustment of petrol by K53 — from K1,999.00 per liter to K1,946.00, saying it is a mockery to poor Malawians, because this so called reduction will…

Tata International Africa announces new John Deere dealerships in Malawi and Tanzania to support agriculture and construction sectors

August 5, 2022

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* Tata and John Deere will provide equipment dedicated to the success of their customers * To those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land * To meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, clothes, and infrastructure * The John Deere dealership comes as President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration is advocating for commercial farmers to embrace all seasonal Mega Farms * Which is MW2063 Pillar 1 of agriculture productivity and commercialization By Duncan Mlanjira Tata International…

Ex-ACB Director General Matemba granted bail after been arrested in connection with corruption saga involving Zunneth Sattar

August 5, 2022

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Matemba, in whose tenure Sattar was cleared of any corruption investigations * Also arrested is former Board chairperson for Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority, John Suzi-Banda By Duncan Mlanjira Zunneth Sattar’s high corruption case continue as more high profile people continue being implicated of being bribed that includes form Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Reyneck Matemba. Matemba, who is former Solicitor General and Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, was arrested today, July 5…

Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships now open from August 2 to November 1

August 3, 2022

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One of this year’s Chevening Scholarship recipients Chimwemwe Masano receiving her Final Award letter from Halksworth at British High Commission, Lilongwe * The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible Master’s degree at any UK university * Whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences * Chevening seeks to build an international community of people who are committed to working together to drive positive change By Duncan…

Regional integration essential in attaining UN SDG number 7–Energy Minister Matola

August 3, 2022

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Matola (far left) was a co-panelist at the 4th Tanzania Energy Congress currently underway in Dar es Salam, Tanzania * The Minister’s session was entitled ‘Improving Africa’s Economy Through Energy Sector Market Development Expansion’ * We need to review archaic laws and policies in order to improve Africa’s economy through energy sector market development expansion Maravi Express In order to achieve goal number 7 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), which advocates for sustainable energy for…

CAMA says Government must not attribute scarcity of maize and its high prices to war in Ukraine or CoVID-19

August 2, 2022

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* Must consider reducing the price of maize and ensure that the market has enough stocks during this tough economic period * Prices of maize are already high and consumers are struggling to afford the current market prices * Introducing high prices of maize is declaring war on innocent Malawians who are experiencing one of the worst high cost of living By Duncan Mlanjira Following the decision by the Ministry of Agriculture to increase the price of maize at…

High Court throws out Mulli’s application for judicial review on defunct Shire Bus Lines’ bus terminals and workshops

July 31, 2022

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* The countrywide assets were taken over by National Bus Company after it acquired Shire Bus Lines when the government liquidated the company in 2007 * Local councils are now in control of the former Shire Bus Lines properties—Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court in Blantyre has dismissed an application by National Bus Company for a judicial review which the company was challenging ownership claims by the government over bus terminals which business mogul’s…

Ministry of Mining refutes rumors of raw deal involving foreign mining investor Sovereign Metals Limited at rutile mining project at Kasiya

July 30, 2022

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* The company does not hold any mining licence but rather a mineral exploration licence * Hence no actual mining is taking place at this site since studies are still on-going * Feasibility studies and environmental & social impact assessments are being conducted * Once completed and approved the Ministry will review and approve the company’s application for the Mining Licence By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Mining says there is no existing mining development agreement between the Malawi…

Government demands US$309.6bln from US Company for unpaid tax revenue on mineral resources extracted from Chimwadzulu mine in Ntcheu

July 30, 2022

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Rich minerals that are found in Malawi * To institute criminal proceedings on money laundering and tax evasion charges if unpaid within 30 days from July 26, 2022 * Company warned of criminal proceedings on money laundering and tax evasion charges * The State of Malawi complied with all its international obligations when you operated your investment in Malawi * By among others putting in measures to protect your investment — you never reciprocated By Duncan Mlanjira Under instructions…

As of July 28, total number of active CoVID-19 cases at 586; Down from 13,026 as at January 1, 2022

July 29, 2022

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CoVID-19 vaccination proving to be working * Fully vaccinated Malawians at 712,743 as of January 1; now at 1,722,793 as at July 28 * CoVID-19 immunization in lower-income countries leads to decline in coverage but signs of recovery emerge—Gavi Vaccine Alliance By Duncan Mlanjira On January 1, 2022, the total number of active CoVID-19 cases was at 13,026 but has now reduced to 586 as of Thursday, July 28 — which, however, also recorded 42 new cases, 120 new…