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Newly-commissioned Mwanza stadium after late legislator Joyce Chitsulo by President Chakwera

September 4, 2025

* Described late Chitsulo as a development conscious leader who prioritised development over partisan politics * Her daughter, Maureen Chitsulo is aspiring candidate as MP for Mwanza West representing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) By Evans Chisiano & Brian Wasili, MANA President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has named the newly-constructed stadium in Mwanza as Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in honour of late legislator, who until her death was Mwanza West Member of Parliament (MP) as well as Deputy Minister of Local Government,…

MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba assures Malawians of cement availability

September 4, 2025

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* After the discovery of trade saboteur, Agrocom Ltd, which was found hoarding 10,000 bags of cement imported from Zambia By Chifundo Kowedza & Chifundo Kowedza, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 26 polls, Vitumbiko Mumba has assured Malawians that cement will now be available in many selling points across the country. Mumba made the assurance in Blantyre City’s Soche Zingwangwa Constituency and at Kapeni Primary School, Chichiri Misesa Constituency, and later when he addressed people…

ADMARC to import 200,000 tons of maize to stabilise supply during lean period

September 3, 2025

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* Recent increases in maize prices had placed a heavy burden on families, particularly in rural and low-income urban areas * By importing maize, ADMARC aims to stabilise prices and ensure that every Malawian can afford this vital food item at a fair and reasonable price By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA Agricultural Development & Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has announced plans to import 200,000 metric tons of maize to maintain steady supply during the lean season and ease pressure on households….

Chakwera warns saboteurs of development agenda for political gain

September 3, 2025

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Agrocom Ltd caught hoarding cement imported from Zambia after government facilitated forex for the importation * We have realised that there are some unscrupulous people who are on the ground to frustrate what my government is doing, just to make me look like a failure * But let me warn you that although I am a calm person, do not take me for granted,” said the President * As the Government metes an infringement order on a trade saboteur,…

Chakwera pledges to continue revamping railway transport system

September 3, 2025

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* We want to make the railway fully operational so that it offers an affordable transport option for goods * I have already discussed with my counterpart in Zambia at Mkaika that the Nacala Corridor must be functional By Vincent Khonje & Robert Nayeja, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express On his campaign trail in Mchinji yesterday, President Lazarus Chakwera pledged to continue revamping Malawi railway transport system to provide cheaper and more efficient means of moving goods and…

Vitumbiko Mumba launches K500 million revolving fund to empower Mzimba Central constituents

September 1, 2025

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* Also donates cement and mattresses worth K48.2 million to Euthini Rural Hospital and two ambulances to Mzimba District and Mzuzu Central Hospitals * As the MCP presidential running mate assures people of Eswazini and Mathandani that government will undertake various development projects in Mzimba By Joel Phiri, MANA; edited by Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 16 presidential election representing the Malawi Congress Party…

SFFRFM promoting innovative and affordable fertilizers

September 1, 2025

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* We are bringing in innovative fertilizers that will help farmers commercialise — products that are cheaper, that restore soil fertility and that will help farmers get better harvests from their farming * The company has capsule fertilizers that will be available in its shops across the country and costs only K44,000 per capsule, which is for one hectare, among other products of fertilizers * As ADMARC introduces grain-drying machines to reduce post-harvest losses and help farmers secure better…

‘Chakwera’s administration betrayed trust of Malawians and gave new life to the very party we once buried’—economist Dr. Kadyampakeni

August 31, 2025

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* Who would have thought that the DPP would even stand a chance to contest in 2025 after what this nation went through prior to the 2019 elections? Malawians had endured years of corruption, arrogance and abuse of power under the DPP * The call for change was overwhelming, and when Dr. Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance came into office, hope was reborn. We listened to Dr. Chakwera’s speeches — speeches that lifted our spirits and promised us a…

Chakwera’s campaign dwells on construction of long-lasting infrastructure, low cost of living, small-scale businesses support

August 31, 2025

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* Defends Tsogolo Account and vows to expand National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into a government-owned fully-fledged bank * Assures quality maternal services in rural areas; rehabilitation of the M1 road to be completed at all costs — with key trading centres given special attention * To increase the constituency development fund (CDF) from K220 million to K500 million to ensure continuity of infrastructure development initiatives Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira from MANA’s coverage of Chakwera’s whistle-stop campaign tour As…

Government secures 160 million litres of fuel for September-October

August 30, 2025

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MERA CEO Henry Kachale at the press briefing held last evening in Lilongwe * A vessel carrying 48 million litres of both petrol and diesel is already on its way and in addition, 56 million litres of petrol and 57 million litres of diesel have already been secured * MERA is using both government-to-government (G-to-G) agreements and open tender systems to stabilise supply, noting that fuel volumes procured this year are 27% higher than the total imported in 2024…