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51 megawatts of hydro power off the national grid

November 4, 2025

Tedzani hydro plant * Austrian company’s engineers are expected to arrive in the country after mobilising materials to repair Tedzani III Unit 5 (31MW), has been offline since December 2024 due to burnt generator stator windings * Nkula B Unit 5 (20MW) failed to start upon restoration after replacement of turbine shaft seal which commenced on Friday, October 31 and completed last evening By Duncan Mlanjira Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) says it is experiencing some challenges in hydro power…

President Mutharika geared to reset the Malawi economy despite challenges; sets the tone as he opens 52nd session of Parliament

October 31, 2025

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* He immediately revoked government-to-government fuel procurement system and announced return to open tendering system in its place * He also signalled a swift plan to deal with fertilizer shortages and exorbitant pricing, re-invigorating forex revenue through opening of mines and industrialisation, and securing electricity supply By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika evoked the saying that good politics makes good economics by emphasising his priority plan to tackle food, fuel and forex shortages and realigning public service delivery…

President Mutharika abolishes school development fund or any other fees in all public schools except boarding fees

October 31, 2025

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* The government has introduced free secondary education by fees for abolishing tuition, examination, school development and identity card * Mutharika unveiled a series of new government initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting industrialisation, and enhancing service delivery * But for all this to happen, good governance and rule of law will be very key. I will not tolerate any corruption * My Government will empower the Anti-Corruption Bureau to prosecute corruption cases without fear or favour. In the…

President Mutharika retains four more Ministers from his previous administration in his lean 24-member 2025 Cabinet

October 31, 2025

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* Bright Msaka; Ben Malunga Phiri; Mary Navicha; Jappie Mhango; along with Joseph Mwanamveka and George Chaponda whom he had first appointed * Other new faces include Shadrick Namalomba (Minister Information & Communications Technology); lawyer Charles Mhango (Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs); former Inspector General of Police Peter Mukhito (Homeland Security) — whose deputy is Norman Chisale (Operations) By Duncan Mlanjira Along with Joseph Mwanamveka and George Chaponda whom had first appointed as Ministers of Finance, Economic Planning…

New Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman pledges to uphold constitution and serve people better

October 29, 2025

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* Nominated by Karonga Central legislator Frank Mwenifumbo to represent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), got 134 votes, while Peter Dimba of the Malawi Congress Party got 85 votes of the 221 votes * I stand before you humbled and honoured to have been elected as Speaker and I pledge to uphold the constitution and ensure that this house remains a symbol of democracy and accountability By Patience Longwe, MANA Parliament elected Chigumula-BCA Banana legislator Sameer Suleiman as the…

Six of panga-welding gang that assaulted civil rights activist Slyvester Namiwa and civil servants arrested

October 28, 2025

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* Appeared before Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe yesterday charged with grievous harm, malicious damage, theft and robbery * They are Alfred Banda Kadula; Joseph Tilibe Gidien; Lameck Mandowa; Lester Haneck Aaron Kanjunga; Haward Hamuza; and Mavuto Njuchi * Joseph Tilibe Gidien is also linked to a separate incident of robbery that took place in Salima District By Santos Zefania, MANA Six of the panga-welding gang that disrupted a peaceful street demonstration in Lilongwe and assaulted civil rights…

Economic analyst Thomas Ngoma still insists on government to opt for Currency Board Arrangement as opposed to IMF’s ECF

October 27, 2025

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* CBA offers a credible, rule-based alternative for macroeconomic stability and industrial transformation that incorporates ISIC codes * Extended credit facility (ECF) programmes rely on conditionality and reform promises, but enforcement is weak and without domestic institutional discipline * Malawi has struggled to restructure external debt, a key ECF condition, leaving the country exposed to rollover risks and high interest burdens By Duncan Mlanjira Economic analyst. Thomas Ngoma still maintains that Malawi should try to opt for Currency Board…

Britain has new High Commissioner to Malawi

October 26, 2025

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Leigh Stubblefield, the new British High Commissioner to Malawi * Her previous international postings have included Malawi, Mozambique and Bangladesh giving her deep regional insight and a strong foundation for her new role * “I am honoured to return to Malawi — a country I hold dear — and to serve at a time of renewal and opportunity” By Duncan Mlanjira The British Government has appointed Leigh Stubblefield as the new British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi…

General Jaffu pledges to prioritise professionalism, discipline and innovation for MDF to remain effective and efficient

October 25, 2025

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* As his predecessor General Paul Valentino Phiri hands over Sword of Command to the new Chief of Defence Force * “I am deeply humbled and honoured to accept the sword of command, and I pledge to lead with integrity, fairness and transparency” By Patience Longwe, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has welcomed General George Alexander Jaffu as the new Chief of Defence Force, with the incoming commander pledging to work tirelessly to…

Moderate tropical storm currently present in the south-west Indian Ocean but not expected to induce any adverse weather impacts on Malawi

October 24, 2025

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* Current weather models are showing that it is expected to follow the west-northwest-ward trajectory * It will then be downgraded to tropical depression later in the day and is expected to further deteriorate into to residual depression over the weekend By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS), alerts the public that a moderate tropical storm, christened Chenge, is currently present in the south-west Indian Ocean but assures that it is not expected to…