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CDH Investment Bank sponsors K8.5 million towards ECAMA annual conference in October

September 29, 2026

CDH Investment Bank’s Jennie Madinga hands the sponsorship to ECAMA’s Executive Director, Esmie Kanyumbu * The conference aims to bring together policymakers, the private sector, and scholars to turn policy reforms into practical, implementable actions that advance Malawi’s economic development By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has supported Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) with K8.5 million towards the 2026 annual conference set for October 29-30 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi. To be held under the theme; ‘From Policy to…

MACRA investigating public concerns over rapid depletion of mobile data bundles

September 29, 2026

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* Includes assessing the two operators’ data charging and billing systems, data usage records and the accuracy of data deduction from customers’ bundles * Consumers who have experienced unusually rapid depletion of data bundles encouraged to report their experiences to MACRA; dg@macra.mw or toll free number 261 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced that it is investigating public concerns over rapid depletion of mobile data bundles on TNM and Airtel Malawi networks. In a public…

Political Science Association of Malawi confers MEC with Outstanding Institution Award

September 29, 2026

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* In recognition of its sustained contribution to Malawi’s democratisation process, its role in electoral governance, and its continued commitment to fulfilling its mandate * The ability of an institution to continue performing its core functions in a challenging environment represents an important contribution to institutional development and democratic governance By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been conferred with Outstanding Institution Award by the Political Science Association of Malawi (PSA), in recognition of its sustained contribution to country’s…

Banks will no longer issue new cheque books

September 28, 2026

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* Cheques presented for clearing on or before tomorrow, September 29 may continue to be processed by bank to to March 11, 2027 By Duncan Mlanjira Customers are being encouraged to adopt alternative payment channels available as banks will no longer issue new cheque books. A joint statement by the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) and the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) states that the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2026, which phases out the issuance of cheques as…

Government pledges to support producers of recyclable and environmentally friendly carrier bags

September 28, 2026

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* Taking note that despite the Environment Management (Plastics) Regulations, 2015 legal framework that was put in place more than a decade ago, plastic carrier bags have not disappeared * With court proceedings against the thin plastics ban continuing, which has dragged for over 10 years as manufacturers and importers keep seeking legal relief * As Qingdao Recycling Ltd has just been granted further legal relief that challenges Justice Howard Pemba’s January 2025 High Court in January ruling on…

Kabambe eulogises Bingu and Goodall Gondwe as Malawi’s patriots who “shine brightest”

September 27, 2026

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* Men whose vision, discipline, and patriotism continue to inspire us to dream of a better Malawi * We owe it to the memory of Bingu, Goodall, and all the late Malawians who sacrificed and envisioned a brighter future for us * We must honor their legacies by confronting the hard truths — by calling out corruption wherever it exists in all three arms of government By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President, Dalitso Kabambe contends that former President, late…

Kabambe raises red flags to President Mutharika over some individuals in his administration that threaten his leadership reputation

September 26, 2026

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* Serious allegations have been raised concerning corruption, money laundering, human trafficking, public procurement, members of the Cabinet, and the judiciary * These matters demand careful, independent investigation — not silence, intimidation, or political spin By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President, Dalitso Kabambe has issued an open letter to President Arthur Peter Mutharika in which he raises red flags over a small number of people around him are seem to be acting in ways that threaten his administration’s leadership…

‘Existence and conduct of free elections alone does not fully define the quality or maturity of a democracy — MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja

September 26, 2026

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* Democratic maturity must also be examined through the strength and resilience of public institutions, respect for the rule of law * Protection of fundamental freedoms, accountability of public officeholders, internal governance of political parties and meaningful citizen participation By Duncan Mlanjira When opening the 4th Biennial Conference of the Political Science Association (PSA) today, September 26 in Salima, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja highlighted that the country’s transition to multiparty democracy in 1993 “marked a…

‘Malawi has arguably stood as a beacon of democratic resilience on the continent’

September 26, 2026

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* The question is going forward, shall we continue on this trajectory, or retrogress * Contends MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja in her keynote speech at 4th Biennial Conference of the Political Science Association * Under the theme; ‘Malawi’s Democracy at the Crossroads? Maturing Institutions or a Tailspin into Uncertainty’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja contends that Malawi “has arguably stood as a beacon of democratic resilience on the continent “ — but…

‘World Bank applause: What exactly are we celebrating?’ — economist Dr. James Kadyampakeni

September 26, 2026

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* Let us be clear: a reduction in the fiscal deficit is not the same thing as an economic recovery * The question we should be asking is: what has improved in the lives of ordinary Malawians, and at what cost? By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economist, Dr. James Kadyampakeni has faulted remarks by the World Bank, applauding Malawi for executing the 2026/2027 National Budget within approved limits for the first time in more than five years. When launching the…