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DCCMS Director Dr. Mtilatila calls for enhanced capacity in weather forecasting

July 15, 2025

* As a department, we cannot continue doing things the same way we did 20 years ago — we must keep improving and give Malawians the best weather and climate information they deserve * Which can support livelihoods and drive the country’s economic development—Dr Lucy Mtilatila By Alick Chibanthowa, DCCMS Media Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS), Director Dr Lucy Mtilatila has underscored the urgent need to build capacity in numerical weather prediction as the country continues…

Malawi’s economy continues to face significant challenges—World Bank’s Malawi Economic Monitor

July 14, 2025

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* The GDP growth forecast for 2025 has been downgraded to 2.0%, from 4.2% at the end of 2024, due to the impact of a weak agricultural season * Continued foreign exchange shortages is impeding the importation of production inputs — along with the suspension of some bilateral foreign assistance * The premature end of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme may also impact budget support and other external financing * Urgent reforms needed in three areas of restoring…

‘The silence of CSOs from protecting public interest and holding leaders accountable is not neutrality but complicity’—economic analyst Dr. Kadyampakeni

July 14, 2025

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Outgoing EU Ambassador to Malawi, Rune Skinnebach expressed disappointment over low levels of fighting corruption * President Chakwera’s promise of transformation, accountability and servant leadership has failed on every front * Where is the mobilisation of citizens to demand explanation from the President who was supported by Malawians because of his rhetoric to fight corruption? By Duncan Mlanjira When development partners openly declare that President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration has failed miserably in the fight against corruption, the statement was…

Political parties never responded to MEC’s explanation as regards to independent audit of its election management system

July 13, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * Queries that were demanded by AFORD, DPP, UDF, PP and the UTM Party whose responses were sent direct to * The concerns attracted public attention that were a cause for violent demonstrations in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira At the meeting with all the 24 registered political parties and representatives of aspiring independent candidates held yesterday in Lilongwe, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja reported political parties never responded to MEC’s explanation…

Official final voters’ register at 7,203,390 voters representing 65.7% of total number of eligible voters projected at 10,957,490

July 13, 2025

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* Out of the figure, 4,114,720 are female and 3,088,670 are male — representing 70.8% and 60% of the projected number of eligible votes respectively * MEC will, in due course, publish disaggregated statistics covering gender, the youth and people with disabilities and other important attributes including first time voters By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja has reported that they have finalised the voters’ register for the September 16 General Election — recording a total…

Ministry of Education releases 2025-2026 harmonised academic calendar

July 12, 2025

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* The academic year is structured to ensure uniformity across all public and private institutions offering the national curriculum * Aimed at promoting equal access to quality education across the country, ensuring all learners benefit from structured learning periods and coordinated academic breaks By Innocent Manda, MANA The Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education has announced the harminised 2025/26 academic year that commences on September 22, 2025 and concludes on July 24, 2026 — covering 40 learning weeks across…

Environmental management trust LCBMT calls for responsible stewardship of Mulanje Mountain as it is declared a World Heritage Site

July 12, 2025

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* Under international law and UNESCO guidelines, activities such as mining and unchecked development within the designated area are subject to strict oversight * The protections call for vigilance and coordination among stakeholders to ensure compliance and safeguard the mountain’s integrity By Duncan Mlanjira The Lake Chilwa Basin Management Trust (LCBMT) contends that while the designation of Mulanje Mountain as a World Heritage Site marks a major achievement, it also brings an added layer of responsibility towards its preservation…

Bakhresa cooking oil factory challenges Malawian commercial farmers to increase soya beans production

July 10, 2025

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* To meet the demand of the oil refinery factory in Limbe, which has been commissioned by President Chakwera yesterday * It will be crushing 500 tonnes of soya beans per day, which means that local soya farmers will have a readily available market * The plant will require about 150,000 tonnes of soya every harvesting season to support the whole value chain By Memory Kutengule-Chatonda, MANA Bakhresa Malawi Limited General Manager, Venkatesh Rao Pattipati, has challenged commercial farmers…

MACRA warns of punitive measures against violation of ethical broadcasting standards throughout the election period

July 10, 2025

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* As it activates election broadcasts monitoring committee ahead of campaign period set to be launched on Monday * We are not here to police media houses but to ensure professionalism—MACRA Deputy Director of Broadcasting, Kelton Masangano By Mervis Mwale, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has activated the Election Broadcasts Monitoring and Enforcement Committee (EBMEC) to oversee fair media coverage during the campaign period starting on Monday, July 14. Speaking at a sensitization meeting held at Bingu International…

ACB establishes mobile digital application dedicated to making corruption reporting easier

July 10, 2025

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* Ahead of this year’s African Anti-Corruption Day to be commemorated tomorrow in Mchinji under the theme; ‘Deeper citizenry engagement in combating corruption’ * The app, ACB-Connect allows the public to report suspected corruption cases anytime and from anywhere while guaranteeing user privacy and confidentiality Malawi News Agency & Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has established a mobile digital application dedicated to making corruption reporting easier and more secure. This was announced yesterday by acting ACB Director General,…