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Fuel price hike: Time to think, adjust and move smart to prepare what is coming next—financial market analyst Bena Nkhoma

April 1, 2026

* This is not a MERA issue, this is global war hitting your pocket. The problem is not the price increase, the problem is being unprepared for it * If global events can change your life overnight, how prepared are you for what is coming next? By Duncan Mlanjira In his evaluation of the fuel price increase announced by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) with effect from today, April 1, financial market analyst, Benedicto Bena Nkhoma reminds his fellow…

Former SPC Colleen Zamba fails to appear before Parliamentary Committee as she is reportedly outside the country for medical treatment

March 30, 2026

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* Her lawyers indicate that their client remains committed to cooperating with the inquiry and will engage the committee to agree on a new date upon her return By Innocent Manda, MANA Former Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, who was red flagged by the Malawi Law Society (MLS) that she is involved-in-the-controversial-purchase-of-the-K128-billion-Amaryllis-Hotel-through-Public-Service-Pensions-Trust-Funds, has failed to appear before the inquiry being made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament. According to PAC chairperson, Steve Malondela,…

UTM Party ignites hot debate on its stance of DPP’s alleged ‘systematic’ sidelining of Jane Ansah as Constitutionally elected State Vice-President

March 27, 2026

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* The Office of the Vice-President is not ceremonial; it is a constitutional institution designed to provide leadership, coordination, and stability * When it is deliberately undermined or rendered ineffective, it is not only a political issue, it is a direct misuse of public resources—UTM By Duncan Mlanjira A statement issued yesterday the UTM Party alleging that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration is “systematically mistreating” State Vice-President Jane Ansah by underfunding her office, withdrawing her security and publicly…

‘SPC Colleen Zamba had no authority under the pension fund’s trust deed to chair meetings concerning purchase of Amaryllis Hotel’

March 25, 2026

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Attorney General Frank Mbeta * The trust deed clearly states that the trustee is the final decision-maker, not someone outside that structure—Attorney General * His testimony supports claims by suspended PSPTF Principal Officer, George Jim, who who alleged that he faced pressure from Zamba to expedite the K128.7 billion transaction during the previous administration By Patience Longwe & Innocent Manda, MANA Attorney General (AG), Frank Mbeta has emphasised that former Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba,…

Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango implores on Malawians to mobilise themselves in fight against corruption to protect President Mutharika’s inauguration message against the vice

March 25, 2026

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Chifipa Mhango, the revered chief economist * Malawi’s case of cartel type of corruption has reached a level of genocide against its people that trusted democracy as a tool to prosperity and inclusion in 1992 * The message of his Excellency the President Arthur Peter Mutharika on his inauguration should be protected for generations to come * This is a fight that deserves a nation and electorate support, across political affiliation, for we only have one country By Duncan…

Impact of vandalism on electricity infrastructure not just affecting ESCOM alone but across Southern African region

March 25, 2026

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Chief Secretary Justin Saidi * Ministers responsible for energy in these countries are prioritising strategies to combat vandalism both at national and regional levels through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) framework—Chief Secretary Justin Saidi * When opening the SAPP Executive Committee meeting that has brought together regional power utilities, policymakers and energy experts to strengthen cooperation in the power sector * SAPP is a cooperation of the national electricity companies in Southern Africa under the auspices of the…

TNM Plc responds to Parliamentary Committee led by MP Silvester Ayuba James pressing for roll over of unused data bundles

March 24, 2026

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* The rollover feature previously limited to monthly packages but now it will be introduced for smaller bundles to allow customers to carry forward unused data into new subscriptions By Duncan Mlanjira After chairperson of Parliamentary Committee of Commissions, Statutory Corporations & State Enterprises announced that at an interface meeting he led with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) where, among others, they pressed for rolling over of unused data bundles, TNM Plc has swiftly moved to roll out the…

Engineer William Kaipa brings to ESCOM a worth of technical authority to position it for long-term sustainability

March 24, 2026

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* His appointment reflects a strategic alignment of global expertise with national priorities, particularly as Malawi advances toward its MW2063 development agenda * Given the complexity and immediacy of ESCOM’s operational challenges, the Board considered it imperative to secure a leader capable of delivering results from day one, into the future By Duncan Mlanjira Effective April 1, 2026, William Kaipa, a distinguished professional engineer with over 37 years of experience spanning infrastructure, energy and resources, takes up the position…

Woman on court bail arrested for stealing a baby commits same offence within 3 months

March 23, 2026

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Suspect Aisha Mary Wilson * The suspect and victim were once neighbours in Mangochi Township before the victim got married and relocated to her home village in Katema area * It is alleged that the suspect continued monitoring the victim from a distance until she eventually gave birth in November last year By Duncan Mlanjira Aisha Mary Wilson, who is on court bail after been arrested for stealing a baby in January this year, has been arrested by Mangochi…

Malawians should examine the Amaryllis Hotel deal carefully—concerned citizen

March 22, 2026

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Amaryllis Hotel * Malawians should push for a deep dive forensic investigation that is fully independent to follow all payments both locally and internationally * This will expose the entire operation of this saga. The beneficiaries, influencers and enablers are from both MCP regime and DPP regime By Duncan Mlanjira A concerned citizen contends that Malawians should carefully examine the purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPT), saying there is need to “push…