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

May 30, 2026

* 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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* 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…

Courageous Kids Foundation entices the public to buy the farm produce it has harvested

May 23, 2026

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* Available at its premises in Mpemba and offers to deliver by contacting Director Courageous Musasa on 0990 380 229/0888 855 878 * Revenue to be generated is towards the upkeep of 98 children for their food, education, care and hope for their future By Duncan Mlanjira Courageous Kids Foundation has harvested its farm produce and entices the public to support them by buying them off their excess fresh foods that include onions, vegetables, sweet potatoes, bananas and many….

Youth and Society expresses profound concern over growing pattern of politicised appointments in public institutions

May 23, 2026

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* Malawi’s public institutions must not only be independent and professional, but must also be seen to be independent and professional * Public confidence in State institutions depends heavily on the integrity, fairness, and transparency of public appointments By Duncan Mlanjira Civil society organisation (CSO), Youth and Society (YAS), has condemned “the continued perception and growing pattern of politicised appointments within statutory corporations and public institutions”. In a statement addressed to Chief Secretary in the Office of the President…

Malawi’s most famous poet Wokomaatani Malunga appointed Malawi High Commissioner to UK

May 23, 2026

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* Strong campaigner against corruption Rev. Baxton Maulidi heading for Egypt as Deputy High Commissioner * Former Malawi Electoral Commission’s chief elections officer Sam Alfandika to head Morocco High Commission By Duncan Mlanjira Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga, Malawi’s most famous poet born, who was serving as Registrar of the University of Malawi, has been appointed as the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK). Wokomaatani — also a short-story writer and an essayist, who translated great African writer Chinua…

Education Minister Msaka calls for stronger investment in foundational learning

May 22, 2026

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* As the basis for building 21st century skills and preparing learners for future opportunities * 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey shows that only 18.9% of children aged 7 to 14 possess foundational literacy skills, while only 12.6% have foundational numeracy skills * Malawi’s reforms including the National Mathematics Curriculum Reform and the implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme By Duncan Mlanjira In London, UK, where he attended the Education World Forum (EWF)…

Kwezy Buses under fire for nondisclosure of excess baggage until at boarding times

May 20, 2026

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* The bags are not weighed but as long as there are more than one you pay. So if one can come with a big bag weighing 300 kgs, they won’t pay extra * But one passenger with two bags, no matter how small, they are forced to pay extra K30,000 * It looks like they are deliberately hiding information to cash in from customers who are caught unaware By Duncan Mlanjira Kwezy Buses have come under fire by…

Minister of Children deeply concerned that 88% of street-connected children have at least one living parent

May 20, 2026

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Minister of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare, Mary Navicha * While 56% reportedly receive permission from parents or guardians to go to the streets to beg, which reflects a serious gap in parental responsibility and household capacity * As her Ministry successfully reintegrated 325 street-connected children, comprising 141 girls and 184 boys, with their families across all districts in Malawi between January 2025 and January 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Chifundo Mulekano, Malawi News Agency (MANA)…