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Tanzania reaffirms its commitment to deepening bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Malawi

February 16, 2026

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* After the two countries sign a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border trade and deepening regional integration * Steady growth in trade between the two countries in recent years increased from US$86.5 million in 2021 to US$98.2 million in 2024, representing a 13.5% rise * Tanzania’s exports to Malawi grew from US$64 million to US$77.7 million over the same period, while imports from Malawi declined slightly from US$22.5 million to US$20.5 million By Duncan Mlanjira …

HRDC governing body continues to operate despite adhoc committee’s petition demanding them to stop until AGM is held

February 16, 2026

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Kaiyatsa and his colleagues addressing the media two weeks ago condemning government on arrests of former Cabinet Ministers * Failing to comply in calling for the AGM within the stipulated period, the HRDC national ddhoc committee will have no option but to seek court intervention to protect the integrity, legality, and credibility of the Coalition By Duncan Mlanjira At a press briefing held at Bridge View Hotel in Lilongwe today, February 16, the adhoc committee of the Human Rights…

Only 3 vehicles to be allowed access to Queens Hospital’s mortuary premises to ease congestions

February 15, 2026

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The mortuary at Queens * Number of mourners per family restricted to 20 to observe hospital sanitation and security * The hospital also prohibits holding of full funeral services and singing of religious hymns * While advising religious leaders to stick to just offering prayers before leaving the mortuary premises By Duncan Mlanjira Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre has issued fresh instructions on visits to its mortuary by restricting just three vehicles to be allowed access to the…

President Mutharika’s 2026 SONA; A strategic blueprint for Malawi’s economic renewal and inclusive growth

February 15, 2026

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Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * Under his leadership, Malawi is witnessing a restoration of policy credibility, strategic focus, and development momentum * His international exposure, economic acumen, and decisive governance style are clearly shaping a modern, competitive, and inclusive economy * From macroeconomic stabilisation to industrialisation, from human capital development to digital governance, the SONA provides a strong foundation for sustained growth and resilience * The policy direction articulated in this Address positions Malawi on a credible path towards…

Cyclone Gezani is indirectly influencing weather conditions over Malawi

February 14, 2026

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Satellite imagery showing location of Cyclone Gezani at 15h10h and its forecasted path * By enhancing the influx of moist Congo airmass and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) * As a result, widespread heavy rain, localised thunderstorms and strong winds are very likely within the next 2 days By Duncan Mlanjira In its update this evening, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports that Tropical Cyclone Gezani, which did not make landfall but passed very close…

Government piloting a Digital Identity Wallet to modernise identity services and establish non-expiring identity cards

February 14, 2026

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* Most of the National ID cards have expired and thus this year, his administration will undertake a mass renewal of all expired cards * Within Mutharika’s first one month in office, a heavy-duty passport printer was added at the Immigration Offices that increased the number of passports printed per day By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika announced in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) made in Parliament yesterday that the Government is piloting a Digital Identity…

Malawians should expect better and improved delivery of affordable fertilizer programme in 2026/2027 agriculture season

February 14, 2026

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* As President Mutharika announces that Government is facilitating the commencement of fertilizer production right in the country * Also to construct 2-storey market buildings in cities of Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu in the 2026/27 financial year By Duncan Mlanjira In the quest to provide affordable and sustainable solution for fertilizer, the government is facilitating the commencement of the production of this all-important farm input production right in the country. The pledge was made by President Arthur Peter…

Government to boost roads, rail and aviation for economic growth

February 14, 2026

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* Efficient transport systems are essential to lower business costs and position Malawi as a competitive regional trade hub * As President Mutharika also unveils education reforms to expand access and improve learning outcomes By Adson Nthenga, MANA The government plans for major investments in transport infrastructure, focusing on roads, aviation, rail, and inland water transport to support economic recovery, announced President Arthur Peter Mutharika in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) made in Parliament yesterday. He emphasised…

President Mutharika reiterates that Malawi is economic crisis and tough and painful decisions need to be made make tough and painful decisions

February 14, 2026

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* I would like to assure Malawians that we will succeed in restoring our lost glory. I do what I promise and I do not promise what I cannot do * We found inflation at 28.7% in September, 2025 and we project to reduce it to less than 21 % in 2026 * We also found economic growth at 2.7% and we project it to rise to 3.8% in 2026 and 4.9% in 2027 * As I speak, most…

The Judiciary defends Supreme Court of Appeal’s long duration to pass judgement on revocation of Finance Bank’s liquidation

February 13, 2026

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* The disposal of legal matters is influenced by a range of factors, including the complicity of the issues involved * As well as interlocutory applications, adjournments by the parties and compliance with procedural requirements By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Judiciary’s Chief has defended the Supreme Court of Appeal’s long duration to pass judgement on the revocation of Finance Bank’s liquidation made by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), whose appeal case was filed in 2005 but was…