Category: National

* Imposing a blanket export ban without parallel investment in domestic processing capacity and logistics infrastructure could have unintended economic consequences * The idea of banning raw mineral exports aligns with the long-term vision of achieving domestic beneficiation and industrial transformation, which is perfect for Malawi * However, without adequate infrastructure— such as power, transport, and processing facilities — the policy could inadvertently stifle sector growth, reduce foreign exchange earnings, and discourage private investment By Duncan Mlanjira While the…

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Tedzani III Unit 5 still offline * Remains with shortfall of 31MW due to the ongoing outage of Tedzani 111 Unit 5 hydro power generating machine * EGENCO awaiting engineers from Austrian company, Original Equipment Manufacturer to repair the unit later this month By Duncan Mlanjira  Less than 24 hours since it announced loss of 51 megawatts (MW) of hydro power was off the national grid due to ongoing repair works to machines, Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) says it…

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* His directives on official travel and administrative restructuring are a bold step towards restoring fiscal discipline and strengthening accountability in public service * President Mutharika’s leadership is sending a powerful signal that government business must be guided by discipline, efficiency, and respect for public resources By Duncan Mlanjira President Peter Mutharika has commended by South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango “for the decisive and disciplined manner in which he is constituting his new administration…

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* The challenge has resulted mainly from logistical disruptions along the main supply routes through Tanzania * Government understands the inconvenience this situation has caused to citizens and businesses By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Ministry of Information & Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba says government is fully aware of the fuel shortages currently being experienced across the country and assures the public that decisive action has already been taken to normalise the situation. In a statement issued this morning, Namalomba…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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