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‘RBM’s policy rate cut should open doors for banking sector’s structural reform and expanded private sector lending’—Chifipa Mhango

March 10, 2026

Reserve Bank of Malawi * The move reflects improving inflation dynamics and the central bank’s intention to stimulate investment, production, and job creation across the economy By Duncan Mlanjira Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist of Don Consultancy Group maintains that the decision by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to reduce the policy rate to 24% “marks an important step toward easing financial conditions and supporting economic recovery”. “The move reflects improving inflation dynamics and the central bank’s intention to…

Parliament engages FDH Bank over the controversial Amaryllis Hotel purchase deal by Public Service Pension Trust Fund

March 10, 2026

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* FDH Bank recommended that the hotel should be sold at around K30 billion, based on their 2023 assessment, but the hotel was ultimately sold for K128 billion * The transaction wasn’t particularly profitable compared to the investment made—FDH Bank Managing Director Noel Mkulichi By Patience Longwe, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has begun investigating the proposed purchase of Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund and today, it…

’Strengthening enforcement of truck loading limits to not only protect road infrastructure but also improve road safety’—DRTSS Director Kuyera

March 10, 2026

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* Nationwide truck overload surveys currently underway will provide baseline data that will inform the new strategy and help authorities identify corridors where overloading is most prevalent * As the Roads Authority observes that truck overloading is contributing to the premature deterioration of roads across the country By Arthur Kaludzu MANA The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) and the Roads Authority (RA) — through the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), is reviewing the country’s…

Rationale questioned behind ACB’s launch of Surveillance Unit vehicle installed with amber lights and sirens

March 10, 2026

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* Can a car — and one car for that matter — that is lebelled ‘ACB Surveillance Unit’ fight corruption? * Careless way of surveillance, this will let the corrupt guys know when they’re coming — it’s another corruption influencer in town * How much did this launch cost? Was it necessary for people to leave their work posts and attend the launch of a single landcruiser? Was this justifiable? By Duncan Mlanjira The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), under acting…

‘Malawi benefiting from Commonwealth-supported health programmes aimed at strengthening fight against antimicrobial resistance’

March 9, 2026

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* Initiatives implemented through the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association have helped promote the responsible use of medicines * Our health workers are gaining the knowledge and tools needed to ensure medicines are used responsibly and effectively in health facilities * Including through the introduction of the Electronic Medicines Management System— Deputy Minister of Health & Sanitation, Charles Chilambula By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of the 2026 Commonwealth Day held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Lilongwe today, March…

Health Minister’s undercover visit at Bwaila Hospital “is good but what matters most is what happens next”

March 9, 2026

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* The inertia of the government bureaucracy is heavy; changing it’s dynamics is a Sisyphus task — you roll the boulder up the hill, only for it to roll back * One day, the Minister should attend a work shift at a hospital, take notes of the challenges she will face as a healthcare provider and see what her Ministry can do to mitigate those problems * Her Ministry should stop blaming healthcare professionals for what they are not doing…

Access to Information Act applies to private companies undertaking Malawi Government contracts—rules the High Court

March 8, 2026

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* Following the case of Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil that challenged MHRC’s decision to assess its compliance with the ATI Act * The Court found that MHRC’s decision to assess Mota-Engil was neither illegal nor unreasonable in the Wednesbury sense By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court ruled on Friday, March 6, 2026 that the Access to Information Act (ATIA) applies to private companies that are undertaking Malawi Government contracts. The judgement follows the case of Portuguese construction company, Mota-Engil,…

Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda in UK for Commemoration of 2026 Commonwealth Day

March 8, 2026

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Chaponda during the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting held today at Lancaster House in London * The 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting took place at Lancaster House in London that addressed the role of the Commonwealth in a fast-changing international landscape * It also explored impactful and transformative solutions to unlock opportunities together for shared prosperity across the Commonwealth, in the face of a fractured global climate By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda is in London, the United Kingodom (UK) where he…

MACRA Board confirms Mayamiko Nkoloma as Director General

March 8, 2026

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* “The Board has full confidence in his abilities to drive MACRA’s improvements in service quality” By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has approved Mayamiko Nkoloma to be the Director General after serving in acting towards end of 2025. In a statement, Board chairperson, Chancy Gondwe indicates that they full confidence in Nkoloma’s abilities “to drive MACRA’s improvements in service quality, stakeholder confidence in the Authority, progress in rural connectivity and a more…

Public applauds DRTSS’ plans to enforce legal seating capacity for school buses

March 8, 2026

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An AI generated image by the DRTSS to protect the identity of the minors * After the traffic law enforcement agency intercepted and impounded a 16-seater minibus overloaded with 36 school learners * The DRTSS arranged an alternative transportation for the learners to proceed with their trip, which has also been commended for By Duncan Mlanjira The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) has alerted schools management and transport operators that the law enforcement will be stopping…