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Chakwera pledges to continue revamping railway transport system

September 3, 2025

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* We want to make the railway fully operational so that it offers an affordable transport option for goods * I have already discussed with my counterpart in Zambia at Mkaika that the Nacala Corridor must be functional By Vincent Khonje & Robert Nayeja, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express On his campaign trail in Mchinji yesterday, President Lazarus Chakwera pledged to continue revamping Malawi railway transport system to provide cheaper and more efficient means of moving goods and…

Vitumbiko Mumba launches K500 million revolving fund to empower Mzimba Central constituents

September 1, 2025

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* Also donates cement and mattresses worth K48.2 million to Euthini Rural Hospital and two ambulances to Mzimba District and Mzuzu Central Hospitals * As the MCP presidential running mate assures people of Eswazini and Mathandani that government will undertake various development projects in Mzimba By Joel Phiri, MANA; edited by Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 16 presidential election representing the Malawi Congress Party…

SFFRFM promoting innovative and affordable fertilizers

September 1, 2025

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* We are bringing in innovative fertilizers that will help farmers commercialise — products that are cheaper, that restore soil fertility and that will help farmers get better harvests from their farming * The company has capsule fertilizers that will be available in its shops across the country and costs only K44,000 per capsule, which is for one hectare, among other products of fertilizers * As ADMARC introduces grain-drying machines to reduce post-harvest losses and help farmers secure better…

‘Chakwera’s administration betrayed trust of Malawians and gave new life to the very party we once buried’—economist Dr. Kadyampakeni

August 31, 2025

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* Who would have thought that the DPP would even stand a chance to contest in 2025 after what this nation went through prior to the 2019 elections? Malawians had endured years of corruption, arrogance and abuse of power under the DPP * The call for change was overwhelming, and when Dr. Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance came into office, hope was reborn. We listened to Dr. Chakwera’s speeches — speeches that lifted our spirits and promised us a…

Chakwera’s campaign dwells on construction of long-lasting infrastructure, low cost of living, small-scale businesses support

August 31, 2025

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* Defends Tsogolo Account and vows to expand National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into a government-owned fully-fledged bank * Assures quality maternal services in rural areas; rehabilitation of the M1 road to be completed at all costs — with key trading centres given special attention * To increase the constituency development fund (CDF) from K220 million to K500 million to ensure continuity of infrastructure development initiatives Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira from MANA’s coverage of Chakwera’s whistle-stop campaign tour As…

Government secures 160 million litres of fuel for September-October

August 30, 2025

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MERA CEO Henry Kachale at the press briefing held last evening in Lilongwe * A vessel carrying 48 million litres of both petrol and diesel is already on its way and in addition, 56 million litres of petrol and 57 million litres of diesel have already been secured * MERA is using both government-to-government (G-to-G) agreements and open tender systems to stabilise supply, noting that fuel volumes procured this year are 27% higher than the total imported in 2024…

Chakwera calls for investment in education to drive Malawi’s future

August 29, 2025

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* True national progress is not only measured by how far vehicles can travel, but also by how far minds can think. Good roads connect places, but good minds connect ideas * Investment in education, research, innovation and skills training is key to unlocking Malawi’s potential and preparing the youth for a competitive future * As UNICEF-Malawi reports that 87% of 10-year-olds in the country cannot read or comprehend a simple text following high pupil-to-teacher ratio in rural areas…

Immigration Department’s new passport issuance system allows express processing in one to two days and the ordinary passport in 10 days

August 29, 2025

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* Homeland Security Minister Ching’oma assures that the government is committed to ensuring that every Malawian can access a passport quickly and securely * He personally printed his diplomatic passport and observed the progress under the new Madras security printing system, which replaced the former e-Tech System to improve efficiency, security and service delivery By Duncan Mlanjira Under the new Madras security printing system — to improve efficiency, security and passport service delivery — the Department of Immigration &…

UNICEF’s advocacy led to Malawi Government increasing social sector support budgets in 2024

August 29, 2025

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* Government spending on essential services increased in 2023 to 2024, from 29.3%-31%; * On health, including WASH, from 10%-12.6% and social protectionfrom 3%-3.7% * Education was the only social sector in which government support did not increase, by decreasing from 15.7%-14.8% * Malawi’s macro-fiscal challenges – including unsustainable debt, foreign exchange shortages and inflation – threatened social sector investments By Duncan Mlanjira United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-Malawi applauds the Malawi Government as its strategic development partner — alongside…

Violence against children remains a pressing issue in Malawi—UNICEF

August 29, 2025

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* Over 148,664 cases of children having experienced violence, exploitation, abuse and/or neglec were reported in 19 districts in 2024 * High rates of violence and exploitation were reported across the country in 2024, and the social service workforce continues to be overstretched * Economic pressures have led to increased incidences of child labour, particularly in rural areas, where children are often engaged in agriculture or informal sectors By Duncan Mlanjira Violence against children remains a pressing issue in…