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Economic think tanks’ exasperation over the state of Malawi economy draws top government technocrats to recognise need for total engagement towards its recovery
July 19, 2025
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* After the Malawians in diaspora maintained that the declining inflation rate at 27.1% as of June 2025 shouldn’t be celebrated for as it is way too high * Fellow Malawians, you have grown numb to pain. This level of inflation must never ever be accepted — it is ruining your standard of living and it is wrong Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Exasperated with the state of the economy, Malawian economic think tanks based in the diaspora expressed their…

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Inflation declines for the fourth consecutive month—RBM Deputy Governor Kisu Simwaka
July 18, 2025
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* It continues to descend slowly, reaching 27.1% in June 2025 — supported by softening food prices * Food inflation — “which accounts for more than half of the country’s inflation basket — dropped to 31.6% from 44.9% in January 2024 * Non-food inflation edged down to 20.1%, from 22% in January 2024 — but while inflation has been decelerating in recent months, it remains high By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the official launch of the Reserve Bank of…

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There is indeed need to preserve Mulanje Mountain to maintain its new status of UNESCO World Heritage Site
July 18, 2025
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* As its bauxite mining by Akaswiri Mineral Resources might undermine its natural value and importance to global biodiversity * The government touts the bauxite mining as among 7 others earmarked to position Malawi to become the largest exporter in the sector * Estimates show that mineral exports between 2026 and 2030 would average US$3 billion per annum under the best case scenario—RBM Deputy Governor Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor, Kisu Simwaka…

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Vice-President Usi blames political parties for Malawi’s underdevelopment
July 18, 2025
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* And largely due to laziness of some civil servants and sabotage of the civil service by a section of people who want to get back into power * Dismissing lazy and underperforming civil servants holds the key to invigorating performance of Malawi civil service By Joel Phiri & Justice Kawonga, MANA State Vice-President Michael Usi contends that the country has failed to register remarkable strides in development despite changing ruling political parties because it faces manifesto implementation challenges…

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Police seize over 1,200 litres of fuel transported without permit in Karonga
July 18, 2025
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* Few days after a petrol explosion in Mangochi claimed two lives of a 45-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son and leaving her 20-year-old daughter severely burned * We urge all transporters to adhere to regulations governing the handling and transportation of fuel and other flammable substances * The law will take its course on those found in violation of such regulation—Karonga Police spokesperson Margret Msiska By George Mponda, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Police in Karonga have…

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Chewa Heritage Foundation targets to raise K150 million for 2025 Kulamba Festival
July 18, 2025
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* Through a fundraising dinner & dance on August 2 at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe * The annual Kulamba Festival takes place in Mkaika Village in Katete District of the Eastern Province of Zambia * That brings together Chewa chiefs and their subjects from Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to pay homage to their Paramount Chief, Kalonga Gawa Undi By Beatrice Bangula, MANA In preparation for the 2025 Kulamba Festival scheduled for August 29 in Zambia, Chewa…

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CFTC approves Old Mutual Infrastructure Investment Fund’s acquisition of 25% minority shares in Golomoti JCM Solar Corporation Limited
July 17, 2025
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* Old Mutual Infrastructure Trust Fund was founded in December 2021, as a special purpose vehicle for infrastructure investments * With a focus on public infrastructure mainly student housing, transportation, and renewable energy By Duncan Mlanjira Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the acquisition of 25% minority shares from InfraCo Africa Limited in Golomoti JCM Solar Corporation Limited that was applied for on April 25, 2025 by Old Mutual Infrastructure Investment Fund. This has been done having…

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Malawi/Mozambique power interconnection project expected to be commissioned by end of this 2025
July 17, 2025
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* This achievement marks real progress towards interconnection, which will unlock 120 megawatts of import capacity for Malawi but we will start with the 50 megawatts for now * Complimenting this project will be the Zambia/Malawi as well as the Tanzania/Malawi power interconnector projects that we also will be implementing By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ESCOM Limited, Kamkwamba Kumwenda announced yesterday that the Malawi/Mozambique Power Interconnector project is expected to be…

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Questions arise over Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo rubbing shoulders with African presidents
July 16, 2025
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* Met Chakwera yesterday and is reported to have unfettered access to power, with his interactions with presidents including his own Emmerson Mnangagwa * He has before met former Malawi President Peter Mutharika, Kenya’s William Ruto, Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan and late Edgar Lungu of Zambia By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera is being advised to be extra wary of Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo, whom he has met yesterday, saying there is need to make serious background…

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Malawi cannot continue to address structural challenges of the economy through ‘killing sporadic fires approach’
July 15, 2025
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* I remain committed to ensuring that we together pave and direct the right path for the economic trajectory of Malawi, and our policies must be scrutinised openly * And also support others to be educated on what is happening around us — to achieve a more sustainable economic development path for the country Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, DCG Chief Economist Good day fellow Malawians, today, the 15th of July 2025, I spent my day going through some of…

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