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September 16 is public holiday for all to vote

September 9, 2025

* Sectors such as health, security, media, hospitality, manufacturing, transport, and retail must continue operating on polling day to maintain essential services * Such employers to put in place measures may include allowing staff reasonable time off to vote and introducing flexible or voting-friendly shift systems * And employers to remind employees of their constitutional right and responsibility to participate in the elections Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says under Section 74(2) of the 2023 Presidential, Parliamentary and…

President Chakwera joins other presidential candidates in signing peace declaration

September 9, 2025

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* The peace declaration is a goodwill document that forms the basis for entering into mediation dialogue case of political or electoral disputes * Presidential candidates should be open to other opportunities for reaching out to potential voters like presidential debates and not solely rely on conducting political parties * Presidential debates were very important as they accorded the candidates an opportunity market themselves to the people who are physically at the venue as well as those watching at…

The Parable of the Sower and the duty to every Malawian voter: A reflection for the next seven days towards September 16

September 9, 2025

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* The Seed on the Path – Indifference; The Seed on Rocky Ground – Impulse; The Seed Among Thorns – Distraction; The Seed on Good Soil – Responsible Citizenship By Chifipa ‘Chifi’ Mhango, Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Good day Fellow Malawians, When Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, He described how seeds fall on different types of ground — some on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil….

Mumba pledges to tackle water challenges hunger, low wages in estates and expand access to NEEF loans in Thyolo

September 5, 2025

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* Thyolo was among the districts that have reaped significantly from the Mtukula Pakhomo cash transfers and various development initiatives * As Chief Njema appeals to MCP led government to open ADMARC markets at Limbuli in Mulanje By Yamikani Yapuwa & Innocent Chamtulo, MANA Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has vowed to tackle water challenges, hunger, low wages in estates, and expand access to National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in Thyolo, with intentions to…

NRB launches 2025-2030 strategic plan

September 4, 2025

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* To help NRB to improve identity registration and achieve universal and inclusive legal identity thereby having national ID’s accessible to everyone * Some of the costs to access the national ID have been waived as NRB is rolling out services to be closer to people especially in the rural communities By Lesnat Kenan, MANA The National Registration Bureau (NRB) has launched 2025-2030 strategic plan aiming at building inclusive, secure and accessible national identity (ID) system. Speaking during the…

National Food Reserve Agency raises maize buying prices to support farmers and strengthen food security

September 4, 2025

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* Now to be buying maize at K1,280 per kilogram in open and mobile markets, while mega farmers will receive K1,300 per kilogram, up from the previous K1,100 * This decision reflects our commitment to reward farmers fairly, encourage them to sell their maize, and ensure sustainable food supply for all Malawians By Arthur Kaludzu, MANA The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has announced an upward adjustment of maize buying prices in a move aimed at supporting farmers, curbing…

Newly-commissioned Mwanza stadium after late legislator Joyce Chitsulo by President Chakwera

September 4, 2025

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* Described late Chitsulo as a development conscious leader who prioritised development over partisan politics * Her daughter, Maureen Chitsulo is aspiring candidate as MP for Mwanza West representing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) By Evans Chisiano & Brian Wasili, MANA President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has named the newly-constructed stadium in Mwanza as Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in honour of late legislator, who until her death was Mwanza West Member of Parliament (MP) as well as Deputy Minister of Local Government,…

MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba assures Malawians of cement availability

September 4, 2025

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* After the discovery of trade saboteur, Agrocom Ltd, which was found hoarding 10,000 bags of cement imported from Zambia By Chifundo Kowedza & Chifundo Kowedza, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 26 polls, Vitumbiko Mumba has assured Malawians that cement will now be available in many selling points across the country. Mumba made the assurance in Blantyre City’s Soche Zingwangwa Constituency and at Kapeni Primary School, Chichiri Misesa Constituency, and later when he addressed people…

ADMARC to import 200,000 tons of maize to stabilise supply during lean period

September 3, 2025

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* Recent increases in maize prices had placed a heavy burden on families, particularly in rural and low-income urban areas * By importing maize, ADMARC aims to stabilise prices and ensure that every Malawian can afford this vital food item at a fair and reasonable price By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Agricultural Development & Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has announced plans to import 200,000 metric tons of maize to maintain steady supply during the lean season and ease pressure on households….

Chakwera warns saboteurs of development agenda for political gain

September 3, 2025

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Agrocom Ltd caught hoarding cement imported from Zambia after government facilitated forex for the importation * We have realised that there are some unscrupulous people who are on the ground to frustrate what my government is doing, just to make me look like a failure * But let me warn you that although I am a calm person, do not take me for granted,” said the President * As the Government metes an infringement order on a trade saboteur,…