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Malawi Government and UK’s Children’s Investment Fund Foundation enhance MoU that supports 2024-2030 implementation of National Strategy on Ending Child Marriages

February 27, 2026

CIFF chairperson & founder Sir Christopher Hohn congratulates Minister Navicha after the official signing of the MoU at CIFF Headquarters in London watched by High Commissioner Dr. Thomas Bisika * CIFF is an independent philanthropic organisation that works with a wide range of partners to transform the lives of children and adolescents By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare, Mary Navicha presided over the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malawi Government…

Police fees and fines now to be paid through mobile money

February 27, 2026

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* As the Government is automating most fees to eliminate cash transactions across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies Maravi Express Traffic offence fines by the police will now be made through mobile money as the Government is automating most fees to eliminate cash transactions across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This was announced by Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha in his presentation of the 2025–2026 National Budget in Parliament today. In the same vein, the…

Inflation down from 32.3% in 2024 to 28.5% and expected to fall further to 24%

February 27, 2026

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* Projected to reach 23% by the end of this year, signalling improved macroeconomic stability after recording significant sectoral gains across the economy * The agriculture sector registered notable progress aimed at strengthening food security and commercialisation * Strict measures have been introduced to safeguard foreign exchange and channel it through formal systems Maravi Express In his presentation of the 2025–2026 National Budget in Parliament today, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, indicated that the country’s…

MLS threatens Public Service Pension Trust Fund criminal prosecution if it does not comply with RBM’s directive to rescind purchase of Amaryliss Hotel

February 26, 2026

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Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre * Acting ACB Director Gabriel Chembezi discovered to have represented one of the parties involved in the very transaction the ACB was purportedly investigating * MLS demanded clarification regarding Chembezi’s role in the investigation and his overall personal involvement * To date, the Bureau has not responded to the Malawi Law Society’s letter, nor has it provided the requested clarification * MLS encourages members of the Pension Fund to demand accountability and transparency from the…

‘Reinvestigating Chilima plane crash is a national test of truth and accountability’

February 25, 2026

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* At a time when many nations struggle to confront difficult past events, this move signals a willingness to place truth, justice, and institutional integrity above convenience—Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s government to institute a fresh inquiry into the plane crash in Chikangawa in June 2024 that killed Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, represents a significant and commendable step toward national healing, transparency, and accountability. This is the reaction from Chifipa Mhango, who…

Prudent public borrowing by Government; Investors offered K179 billion in RBM’s Treasury Bills auction but only K12.4 billion accepted

February 24, 2026

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* Rejection of over 90% of the money offered indicates there is ‘too much cash in the system’ and that Government is not ‘desperate to borrow’ * When there is ‘too much money’ and the Government says ‘no’ rates must fall — that is not an accident — it is policy through action, not talk—economic analyst Benedicto Nkhoma By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after assuming office in October, President Arthur Peter Mutharika indicated that his administration inherited an unprecedented high…

Is rejection of Treasury Bills in Malawi a strategic discipline or risky tightening?—An economic perspective for policymakers and markets

February 24, 2026

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* The recent rejection of T-bill bids by the Malawi Government reflects purposeful, disciplined debt management and a shift toward sustainable fiscal and monetary policy frameworks * Rather than a sign of weakness, this is a strategic choice to temper high borrowing costs, promote private sector credit, and strengthen macroeconomic stability * For policymakers, investors, and economic analysts alike, the message is clear: Malawi is signalling that it will manage its debts prudently, prioritise fiscal sustainability, and support broader…

ESCOM calls for regional collaboration as it hosts energy experts from east and southern Africa

February 23, 2026

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ESCOM Board member Welford Sabola making the conference’s opening statement * Through the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference being hosted at the Bingu International Convention Centre * Under the theme; ‘Transforming Electricity Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future’, which is a direct response to the urgent energy shortfalls hindering the region By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is hosting the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference…

Public warned of consequences of illegal electricity connections as a silent killer

February 22, 2026

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Such type of unsystematic connections should be reported to ESCOM and other relevant authorities.—Picture from the internet * As couple in Mangochi get electrocuted while attempting to rescue their daughter who was electrocuted first * It is alleged that the family was staying in a house that was illegally connected to electricity supplied by ESCOM * This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark and sombre reminder; illegal electricity connections are a silent killer—ESCOM By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

William Kamkwamba’s story ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ made into a stage musical play

February 21, 2026

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* Playing at UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre until March 28, 2026 before transferring to London’s Soho Place from April25-July 18 * Malawian boy’s amazing famine-beating creation inspires a rousing musical—The Guardian in its review of the play yesterday * After a book, a film and a Ted Talk, William Kamkwamba’s heroically inventive response to floods, drought and starvation is now delivered with energetic songs and dancing By Duncan Mlanjira The story of William Kamkwamba’s childhood in which…