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Only 3 African Union countries Ghana, Gambia, Benin along with those from SADC and COMESA granted visa-free entry into Malawi

January 3, 2026

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* Visa exemption for SADC and COMESA countries only applies for those that do not subject Malawians to a visa requirement * Along with those that hold Laissez-Passer whilst on official duty for SADC, COMESA, United Nations, African Union and Africa Development Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Ghana, Gambia and Benin are the only African Union countries along with those from Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa (COMESA) that have been granted visa-free…

Born between boxes: The silent struggle of intersex people in Malawi

January 2, 2026

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* The way forward is clear — education, protection, and respect for bodily autonomy. Parents need accurate information, not fear * Communities need open conversations. And government systems — from health to education to civil registration — must recognise intersex people as human beings with rights * Some civil society organisations are beginning to include intersex issues in broader discussions on sexual and reproductive health and rights — however, activists say progress is slow By a correspondent All the…

Hoarding of basic commodities poses serious risks to Malawi’s monetary policy and economic stability—warns Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

January 1, 2026

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Chifipa Mhango * Calls on the new Malawi Government administration under President Arthur Peter Mutharika to act decisively in the new year of 2026 * Through firm policy coordination, clear regulation, and visible law enforcement, as basic commodity hoarding undermines macroeconomic stability By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group’s Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango has issued a strong warning on the growing practice of hoarding basic commodities in Malawi, describing it as a major threat to monetary policy effectiveness,…

High Commissioner of India pledges to support expansion of Blantyre City’s Mahatma Gandhi Road into a dual-carriageway

December 30, 2025

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The two leaders captured under the portrait of global political leadership icon Mahatma Gandhi * Mahatma Gandhi is a very important access road from Masauko Chipembere Highway past junction all the way to the road to the M1 Road at Catholic Institute (CI) * Along it, the road connects to Queens Hospital; Blantyre Central Business District (CBD) through Mandala Road; to KUHeS * And to residential areas of Soche Township — Naperi, Chitawira, Nkolokosa, Zingwangwa, Chilobwe and all the…

London’s Loughborough University confers Honourary Doctorate on Malawi Paralympic Committee president James Chiutsi

December 24, 2025

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* In appreciation of his massively outstanding contributions to development of sports for persons with disabilities in Malawi, across the continent of Africa and beyond * This honour is not merely a personal milestone for Dr. Chiutsi but stands as an affirmation of the fight for human rights, inclusion and respect for persons with disabilities in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) has profoundly lauded the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate on Malawi Paralympic Committee…

Urgent action needed to address sugar cartel and its artificial shortages in Malawi

December 22, 2025

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* Most importantly, regulators must be politically protected and empowered to act without fear or interference. Without political will, even the best laws will fail * The sugar crisis in Malawi is not a policy mystery. The laws exist. The evidence exists. What is missing is enforcement with resolve * Until government demonstrates that it is prepared to confront entrenched interests and defend the public interest, cartels will continue to thrive, and Malawians will continue to pay the price…

Sugar scarcity is cunningly being manufactured by cartel of distributors through hoarding

December 22, 2025

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* There is need for business regulators to help Illovo to identify and eliminate the involved sugar barons from the market * However, the problem in Malawi is that even politicians who are expected to solve the problem are involved in the lucrative business—economic experts By Duncan Mlanjira From the intel gathered by Maravi Express and confirmed by reliable sources, sugar scarcity is cunningly being perpetrated by a cartel of distributors through hoarding the commodity in order to inflate…

Mangochi Police urge public to adhere to safety measures during festive season

December 20, 2025

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* Plans intensive foot and vehicle patrols during the day and night, with officers deployed at strategic points in busy areas * Particularly in all four trouble corners including M’baluku, Market Square, Mankhwala and Soko areas By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi District are appealing to the public to strictly adhere to safety measures when visiting beaches and other recreational areas along Lake Malawi during the festive season. A statement from public relations officer, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi takes…

CDH Investment Bank invests in innovation and student development initiatives for LUANAR

December 19, 2025

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* Injects US$9,650.27 designated for awarding winners of the Falling Walls Lab competition and supporting the university’s efforts in protecting intellectual property rights for innovative projects * Marks CDHIB’s ongoing partnership with LUANAR, aimed at helping the university achieve its strategic objectives, whose memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two institutions was signed in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting talented students by injecting US$9,650.27 to Lilongwe University…

CFTC warns that the festive season has potential to be accompanied by widespread violation of consumer rights

December 19, 2025

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* Thus warns all traders against engaging in unfair trading practices with the intention to exploit consumers * As CAMA calls on all consumers to be vigilant and assertive when making any plans to spend the scarce resources available * This is the time than ever before we need to be extra careful on the market, exercise prudent judgment on any purchases, and manage your scarce resources wisely By Duncan Mlanjira As Christmas and New Year festive season is…