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Standard Bank’s Growth Conversations round-table dialogue stakeholders call for speedy action on Malawi’s ailing economy

July 3, 2025

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Chief Executive Madinga (left) moderates the panel discussion as Ministers Agriculture and Tourism Kawale and Kamtukule and Deputy RBM Governor Kissu Simwaka follow * Held recently in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Towards Economic Recovery and Growth by Bringing the ATMM Strategy to Life’ * Delegates acknowledged the urgency of fast-tracking several economic reforms to catch up with development targets * The forum explored how the ATMM strategy could be applied to address perennial macroeconomic challenges By Duncan Mlanjira Key…

World Meteorological Organisation supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) forecasting pilot project in Africa through Malawi

July 3, 2025

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* Developing AI has potential as a game-changer for weather forecasts and early warnings—World Meteorological Organisation Secretary General, Celeste Saulo * Especially if we can leverage AI technology to help countries without sophisticated super-computers to leap-frog to the latest most advanced prediction systems * The project combines Norway’s AI expertise with Malawi’s local knowledge and data — building on a high-resolution data-driven weather forecasting model named BRIS By Duncan Mlanjira A new pilot project by the World Meteorological Organisation…

Airtel Malawi launches country’s first AI-powered spam alert service to combat mobile money fraud

July 3, 2025

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* Requires no application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers at no extra cost * Spam in this context refers to unsolicited SMS messages to phones, often from fraudsters and scammers * The messages are usually socially engineered and potentially lead to harvesting of data, spreading malware and swindling of money from unsuspecting mobile users By Duncan Mlanjira In a bold move to protect its customers from mobile money fraud, Airtel Malawi has launched a ground-breaking…

None of concerns have been addressed that were contained in a petition by creative artists for President Chakwera not to assent to two Bills affecting their industry

July 3, 2025

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* Bill No. 1 of 2025: Companies, Registration and Intellectual Property Centre and Bill No. 2 of 2025: Copyright (Amendment) * We didn’t receive a response from State House, Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC), or the special advisor to the President on creative industries * We did what we could to impress upon the President the importance of withholding assent to the two Bills affecting the creative, arts and heritage sector By Duncan Mlanjira Of the 13…

National Cancer Centre a game changer to significantly reduce the need for patients to seek treatment abroad—Chakwera

July 2, 2025

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* Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death, particularly cancers of the oesophagus and cervix * This centre is an arsenal against cancer — it represents not just infrastructure, but the hope and determination of the Malawian people By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described the National Cancer Centre (NCC) — Malawi’s first-ever public facility of its kind — as a modern development that promises to transform cancer care in the country that will…

Veep Usi calls on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems

July 2, 2025

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* With a focus on vulnerability in determining access to concessional finance. The time has come to deliver real, practical solutions * The Commonwealth should push for fairer financial systems, including credit rating reforms and improved access to climate finance for vulnerable economies Maravi Express At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) taking place in Seville, Spain, Vice-President Michael Usi has called on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems — with a…

Lilongwe District Council stops DPP vice-president Gangata’s planned political demonstration by calling for meeting with Malawi Police Service

July 1, 2025

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* Gangata plans to lead a peaceful anti-violence-free demonstration on Friday, July 4 in the volatile political violence hub of the Capital City’s violence against any political protest * The demonstration is being organised in response to increasing concerns about acts of violence and intimidation * That have, in recent times, undermined the rights of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations — especially within Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe District Council has summoned vice-president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

Usi calls on development partners to invest in initiatives that support human capital development especially in the health sector

June 30, 2025

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Usi during the roundtable discussion in Seville today.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Government * Malawi would like to see advanced human capital expertise in the private and public sector to enhance capacity building * All countries are operating in difficult environments but financing partners must not forget the positive outcomes of supporting programmes which have a spill over effect on human capital development Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has called for development partners to critically consider investing and financing initiatives…

‘No tobacco farmer would be motivated under a current declining price trend environment’—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 30, 2025

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* According to RBM data that the end of April 2025, 20.2 million kgs of tobacco were sold at an average price of US$2.30 per kg — thus earning US$46.5 million as a country * This is a decline as last year, during the same period, average price of tobacco was US$2.66 per kg. We earned US$45.2 million from a lower sale of 17 million kgs * If this situation is not addressed, soon Malawi will even lose its…

Vice-President Usi arrives in Spain for 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

June 30, 2025

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* To deliver a national statement outlining Malawi’s policy positions on financing for development, challenges, and commitments * Towards advancing sustainable development financing, debt sustainability, and equitable economic reforms in line with the FfD4 objectives * As President p Chakwera returns from the 32nd African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank annual meetings in Nigeria Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has arrived in Seville, Spain where he is leading the Malawi delegation at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),…