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Visiting Mozambique President Chapo urges the two countries business community to support each other’s economic growth
June 5, 2025
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* For meaningful development to take place, government should work together with the private sector to attract investors * Malawi and Mozambique need to attract foreign and local investments that can speed economic development in the two countries By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has urged Malawi and Mozambique business community to continue investing in both countries to support the economic growth of the two countries. Speaking this afternoon a luncheon meeting…

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Mozambique President visits Malawi Parliament and Kamuzu Mausoleum
June 5, 2025
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* The Mozambique leader planted a soldier tree within the Parliament grounds as a symbol of friendship and cooperation * He later laid a wreath at the Kamuzu Mausoleum in honour of Malawi’s first president, the late Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA After landing at Kamuzu International Airport this morning, President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo visited the Malawi Parliament and Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe as part of his two-day official visit to…

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Loan defaulters of even TNM Mpamba Ndikankhe or Airtel Money Kutchova Loan getting rude awakening following credit data reporting
June 5, 2025
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A loan applicant’s rude awakening * The credit data reporting is aimed at making people to stay current with their loan repayments and to deter defaults * Commonly done by unscrupulous individuals, who get the money but immediately close their accounts after shifting to another bank * With credit data reporting, this behaviour has been curtailed to inculcate a culture of honesty, integrity and sound financial management in maintaining a good credit history By Duncan Mlanjira  Every credit one…

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Currency Board Arrangement system is the only credible monetary policy solution for Malawi to implement to rescue the economic crisis—economist Thomas Ngoma
June 5, 2025
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* The options are limited if Malawi remains within the framework of the current international monetary system * He criticises past choices like the soft fix peg during President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s administration and the current floating type, which he argues promotes economic instability * Ngoma advocates for a hard peg, which he says European nations have used effectively since the inception of central banking By Duncan Mlanjira Thomas Ngoma, a UK-based Malawian executive management consultant, asserts that Malawi’s…

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Mozambique President Daniel Chapo to visit Malawi to launch Dedza/Calomue One-Stop Border Post
June 4, 2025
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President Daniel Chapo * The bilateral discussions will focus on further deepening and consolidating the cordial and longstanding bilateral relations between the two Republics * The Dedza/Calomue One-Stop Border Post is a landmark development in cross-border cooperation and trade facilitation By Duncan Mlanjira Mozambique President, Daniel Francisco Chapo will arrive in the country for a two-day State Visit from tomorrow, June 5-6 to hold bilateral talks with President Lazarus Chakwera under the theme; ‘Fifty Years of Enhancing Malawi-Mozambique Diplomatic…

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SRWB addressing Neno water challenges to end by September
June 4, 2025
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Dry taps * Some parts of the district face persistent water supply issues due to the current tank and borehole that are located at a lower point * As an interim measure, SRWB would improve the current system by adjusting supply schedules * Including suspending water provision in some nights to allow tanks to refill and ensure fair distribution By Salome Gangire, MANA Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has assured Neno District residents that the long-standing water challenges will…

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Former director of communication in Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s office appointed as ESCOM’s new chief public relations officer
June 4, 2025
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* To lead ESCOM’s internal and external communication programmes aimed at strengthening relationships with various stakeholders and understanding of the corporation’s mission and activities * He is a seasoned communications & media expert with over 10 years of experience gained from working in dynamic and challenging environments By Duncan Mlanjira Pilirani Phiri, who served as director of communication in Vice-President office from late Saulos Chilima to Michael Usi, has been appointed as new chief public relations & communications officer…

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Mwera winds to generate high and potentially dangerous water waves over Malawi lake bodies
June 3, 2025
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* Avoid sailing on the lakes, especially in small boats, during this period and that fishers should postpone fishing trips until conditions improve * Secure boats and equipment near the shoreline to prevent damage; swimming and recreational activities on lakes should be suspended By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is alerting people along Lake Malawi and other water bodies — especially fishermen — that from Thursday evening, June, a strong southeasterly air mass…

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Organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the Year Awards expanded with inclusion of experienced local entertainment industry veterans
June 3, 2025
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Award winning Malawian film producer, Shemu Joyah * Including award-winning film producer Charles Shemu Joyah; renowned entertainment journalists, Nation Publications’ Brian Itai; Times Group Sam Banda Junior * As well as multi-award winning journalist, Peter Kanjere; music promoter Taps Bandawe and celebrated dramatist Charles Mphoka * Ceremony now be hosted in February every year from December with this year’s edition expected to be held on February 28 By Victor Singano Jnr The organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the…

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Malawians asked to be in ‘harmony with Nature by ending plastic pollution for sustainable development’
June 3, 2025
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* The theme for this year’s joint commemorate of World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity * It reflects Malawi’s urgent call to tackle the growing threats of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss * Following the ban on the use of thin plastics, Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is strengthening the regulations and penalties to deter manufacturing companies By Nellie Nyirenda & Lesnat Kenan, MANA Be in ‘Harmony with Nature: end plastic pollution for sustainable development is…

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