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Standard Bank’s share split set to unlock investment potential for more Malawians

July 24, 2025

* From a trading price of MK12,050 per share last week, Standard Bank shares are now trading at around MK2,410 per share * This revised price point significantly lowers the barrier to entry, enabling more Malawians — from institutional investors to individual citizens — to own a piece of Standard Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has split its shares on Malawi Stock Exchange, thereby empowering broader financial inclusion, strengthening capital market participation, and unlocking investment potential for…

The 2019-2025 Parliament dissolved

July 23, 2025

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* All operations of the National Assembly involving which include legislation, oversight and representation, have ceased * However, if the President is of the opinion that a constitutional crisis or emergency has arisen, he may reconvene it for that purpose alone By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance with Section 67 (1) of the Constitution, the 2019-2025 Parliament has been dissolved pending the September 16 general elections. A statement from the office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, says following…

Complaint cases of gender-based violence by male survivors increasing

July 22, 2025

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* Police in Mangochi have welcomed the significant and positive shift, as more men are now finding the courage to report GBV cases * Bi-annual statistics, between January and June 2025, Mangochi’s victim support unit registered 39 compared to 22 cases during the same period in 2024 * This increase reflects growing awareness and confidence among men to speak out, despite long-standing cultural beliefs that discourage them Maravi Express Complaints of gender-based violence (GBV) cases by male survivors are…

Chakwera last to present nomination papers on Wednesday, July 30 for September 16 presidential election

July 21, 2025

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* Joyce Banda will first on Thursday, July 24; Peter Mutharika on Friday, July 25; Atupele Muluzi on Saturday, July 26 along with Kondwani Nankhumwa; Dalitso Kabambe on July 27; Michael Usi of July 29 * Conspicuously missing from the aspirants is a representative of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), whose present is Enoch Chihana By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has released the schedule for the presentations of nominations papers for the September 16 election —…

Analyst Dr. Kadyampakeni questions where the K500,000 ‘future account’ for every newborn child will come from

July 20, 2025

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* When hospitals lack medicine, schools lack desks, and government can barely pay civil servants on time * This is another empty promise — Chakwera’s new manifesto is just more rhetoric to hoodwink Malawians * He must first explain what happened to the grand promises he made in 2020 when he promised he would create 1 million jobs within his administration’s first year By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni implores on Malawians to be wary “of…

MEC reminder: It’s an offence to prevent or interrupt public political campaign rallies

July 20, 2025

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* Malawi Police and other security agencies urged to upheld their important role which is central to the credibility of elections * Presence of security officers at electoral events — including for the ruling political party or the opposition or independents — reassures the public and contributes to an atmosphere of peace and order * In any electoral contest, the acceptance of results — particularly by those who may not emerge victorious — is more likely if the election…

Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba bemoans lack of code of ethics in construction industry

July 19, 2025

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* Other professionals such as lawyers, medical doctors and accountants that face disciplinary action for unethical conduct * But the construction professionals do not get punishment for their poor workmanship and other professional malpractices in the industry By Pempho Nkhoma, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has bemoaned and attributed Malawi’s poor quality infrastructure to the construction industry’s lack of a code of ethics, emphasising the need for professionals in the sector to adopt set of principles…

While the government aimed for a ‘corruption-free, efficient administration, the country has witnessed corruption of the worst type—Onjezani Kenani

July 19, 2025

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* As he dissects the Malawi Congress Party 2025 Manifesto launched today at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe * The MCP-led government established a special Financial Crimes Division of the High Court (an anti-corruption court) in 2021 to fast-track corruption cases * But corruption scandals — including allegations involving high-profile officials — made the goal to remain unmet By Duncan Mlanjira Economic & social justice influencer, Onjezani Kenani has analysed Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 2025 Manifesto that was launched…

MCP’s election campaign manifesto pledges to create 3 million jobs

July 19, 2025

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* Particularly targeting the youth, whom Chakwera described as the engine of national progress * Under wealth creation, the President launched the Ten-Ten Makwacha Youth Challenge, a flagship initiative providing startup capital to young entrepreneurs * We are equipping our youth to become employers, innovators, and drivers of inclusive growth * To introduce future accounts for every newborn child, where the government will deposit K500,000 accessible when they turn 18-years, Maravi Express In the manifesto for the 2020 general…

Jordan Sauti brings September 16 presidential candidates to 19

July 19, 2025

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* He joins including incumbent, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) former Presidents, Arthur Peter Mutharika DPP and Joyce Banda (PP) * Current Vice-President, Michael Bizwick Usi presented his on Monday representing Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party By Duncan Mlanjira Jordan Sauti representing the Patriotic Citizens Party (PCP) collected his nomination paper for September 16 presidential election at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) — bringing the total number to 19, including incumbent, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of…