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‘Serious negative economic implications expected for electricity consumers over re-instatement of Power Market Ltd’—CAMA

May 4, 2026

* It will increase electricity tariffs, which was one of the reasons it was resolved for its functions to remain within ESCOM * In 2023, electricity tariffs were proposed for a 99% tariff increase of which about 30% was attributed to administrative costs for Power Market Ltd By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) contends that the re-instatement of Power Market Limited (PML) — which the High Court determined it should resume its operations on April 10, 2026…

Malawi’s inflation rate, a 12-month review: As oil shocks keep monetary policy tight

May 4, 2026

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* The recent decline in headline inflation is encouraging, but it remains fragile and exposed to external shocks * Oil price volatility has underscored the structural challenges facing the economy, reinforcing the need for cautious and disciplined monetary policy * For now, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is expected to stay the course, prioritising stability over speed in its policy response By Chifi Mhango, Chief Economist-Don Consultancy Group Malawi’s headline inflation is showing a clear, albeit gradual, easing…

Highly-monitored kidnapping case of a South African businessman suspected to involve two Malawian nationals

May 3, 2026

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* A building in which the victim was being held against his will since April 2 was guarded by the two Malawian nationals, who have not been named as investigations into the case are ongoing * The victim was found alive when he presented himself unharmed at a police station on Saturday night after missing for a month when he left home to pay rent for his spaza shop in Vosloorus By Duncan Mlanjira For a month, South African…

My heartfelt apology to ‘mama’—Mayor Jomo Osman

May 2, 2026

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* A profound sense of regret over his actions in that moment that fell short of the standards expected of him * We owe it to the people of Blantyre to lead with integrity, accountability, and restraint, and that is the standard I intend to uphold moving forward By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre City Mayor, Isaac Jomo Osman, who is caught up in a storm of violation of human rights and gender sensitivity when in an unrestrained-vigilante-rage-he-publicly-slapped-a-woman-suspected-to-be-an-accomplice-to-crime, has profoundly apologised…

When the Guardians of Justice become the thieves

May 2, 2026

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* Why Malawi must read South Africa’s Madlanga Commission as a warning, not a drama Opinion by Nkhuzana Kamoto, African Politics In Pretoria, a retired Constitutional Court justice sits in a quiet hall as a nation watches its criminal justice system unravel in public. Day after day, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has dragged into the light what most South Africans long suspected — that the rot in their police, their prosecution service, and even tendrils of their judiciary…

Fierce defence towards Mayor Jomo Osman

May 2, 2026

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* Following human rights advocates’ all-inclusive appeal to prosecute the City Father over his vigilante action against suspected criminals * Are we saying that thieves have more rights than the victims? If the enablers of thefts are left scot-free because of human rights, then we will become a sorry state * These freedoms are the reasons why people are stealing from our taxes and we treat them with kid gloves * These people are not representing Malawian interests but their…

Mayor Jomo Osman’s moment of unrestrained vigilante rage over suspected crime accomplice ‘presents an opportunity for reflection and correction’

May 2, 2026

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* Leadership is not tested when things are calm, it is tested in moments of pressure and frustration. That is when restraint matters most * The people of Blantyre deserve leadership that protects both their safety and their rights. Fighting crime is necessary, but it must be done the right way, through the law, not above it * Because in the end, true justice is not only about dealing with wrongdoing, but also about upholding dignity, fairness, and accountability…

Safeguarding media freedom in Malawi: Progress worth protecting

May 1, 2026

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* To journalists in Malawi, my message is one of respect and solidarity. Your work matters. Your independence matters. And your safety matters * On this World Press Freedom Day, let us commit — together — to ensuring that Malawi’s media remains free, pluralistic and resilient, for the benefit of all Malawians By Leigh Stubblefield, British High Commissioner to Malawi World Press Freedom Day, marked globally on May 3, comes at a time when peace, accountability and trust in…

World Bank consolidates its Rapid Response financing support with President Mutharika

April 30, 2026

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* The World Bank believes the Rapid Response financing options will help stabilise the economy and place it firmly on the path toward full recovery * As the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships aimed at rebuilding Malawi’s economy Malawi News Agency & Maravi Express World Bank’s Regional Programme Director for Africa, Dr. Nathan Belete, and the incoming Country Director for Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, Dr. Firas Raad, held an audience with President Arthur Peter…

ESCOM ready to disconnect government MDAs and parastatals in mass electricity disconnection exercise from Monday April 4

April 30, 2026

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* The intensive national electricity disconnection campaign for all post-paid customers in Southern and Central regions is a critical component of ESCOM’s revenue mobilisation, aimed at recovering an estimated K16 billion in accumulated arrears * These funds are essential for sustaining our operations and ensuring the continued delivery of reliable power supply across the country By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), under newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eng. William Kaipa, will carry out a mass electricity…