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AGCOM programme so far has reached out to 88,400 direct beneficiaries with various interventions

April 28, 2026

* Currently supporting 428 agricultural cooperatives and 33 small & medium enterprises (SMEs) — rekindling hope in Malawian farmers * The programme supports primary production of farm commodities, aggregation and marketing on local and export markets of farm produce * Including processing and value addition through farmer producer organisations and SMEs Analysis by Denis Mzembe, contributor For most smallholder farmers in Malawi inadequate training and modern faming skills have been for a long time been some of the factors…

Malawi’s future depends on leaders who can convene, collaborate and connect people around shared vision of prosperity’

April 28, 2026

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* The art of effective stakeholder engagement is more than convening or bringing people to the roundtable; but about building, aligning interest and driving collective action * Leaders create shared solutions that benefit a nation—Standard Bank Chief Executive Phillip Madinga at MCCCI Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira During his moderation of a panel discussion; ‘Art of stakeholder engagement in leadership: Driving shared solutions for Malawi’s economic growth’ at the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry…

Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi to ensure Shire Valley canal irrigation programme to be completed on time

April 28, 2026

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* As Shire Valley Transformation Programme’s project coordinator assures that farmers will begin using water from the canal in October through the temporary main water intake being completed * Construction of the permanent water intake is expected to be completed by 2031, which delayed due to the redesign of the initial main intake, which was destroyed by Cyclone Ana-induced floods in 2021 Maravi Express After touring the Shire Valley Transformation Programme in Chikwawa District to assess progress of the…

MDF seals landmark MoU with Lilongwe City Council to transform the Capital’s roads

April 27, 2026

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General Jaffu sealing the deal with Lilongwe City Council CEO, Clement Stambuli * Focusing on repair and maintenance works — reflecting a shared vision of collaboration, resilience and service to the nation * Civil-military cooperation is not limited to emergencies — it is about building enduring partnerships that strengthen resilience, enhance service delivery * And foster trust between the armed forces and the people we serve—MDF Chief, General George Alexander Jaffu Jnr. Maravi Express The Malawi Defence Force (MDF)…

Former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali applauds resumption of Mombera University project

April 26, 2026

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* It is a strategic decision demonstrating the Mutharika-administration’s determination to develop Mombera University * We are grateful that President Arthur Peter Mutharika is seriously reviving the dream of former President, late Bingu wa Mutharika, who initiated the project By Denis Mzembe, contributor By appointing 2nd Vice-President Enock Chihana to champion the development of Mombera University, government has demonstrated its commitment to resuscitate the stalled project, says former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali in applauding the resumption of the project. “It…

Homeland Security Minister Mukhito applauds well-wishers’ tip that led to Mangochi Police cracking down on illegal fuel hoarding network

April 26, 2026

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* Three arrested, 4,500 litres of petroleum recovered a highly successful, intelligence-led security operation conducted last night in Mangochi * This operation stands as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when citizens and security agencies work hand in hand to protect our nation By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Homeland Security has applaud a tip from well-wishers in Mangochi that led Mangochi Police crack down on illegal fuel hoarding network, saying the successful operation “stands as a powerful…

‘The Father of medicine on earth is Joseph Lister; Father of Medicine in Malawi is Prof. Robin Broadhead’

April 26, 2026

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* Tributes keep pouring in for late Prof. Robin Lumb Broadhead, OBE, who passed away in Blantyre on April 20 at the age of 83 * Greatest of all time — he deserves special recognition from this country for dedicating all his life to train medical doctors in Malawi * We become great not by what we accumulate while we lived, we become great by the legacy of goodness we intentionally choose to leave behind By Duncan Mlanjira As…

‘NICO Group is more than a collection of companies but an integrated financial ecosystem’

April 24, 2026

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* Designed intentionally to support every stage of customers’ journey * At NICO, we believe our purpose is not just to provide financial solutions; it goes beyond that, as we also believe in extending our purpose to create a path to prosperity for our customers, our partners, and the nation at large By Duncan Mlanjira On the sidelines of the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (MCCCI) Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 currently underway in Mangochi, NICO Holdings…

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc commences 2026 sugar production season

April 24, 2026

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* The focus is on executing a safe and responsible production run while continuing to work closely with key stakeholders to support the needs of the domestic market * Safeguarding sugar availability for Malawi is critical. Factors such as market leakages, including illegal exports, require continued collaboration—Managing Director Ronald Ngwira By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has announced the commencement of the 2026 sugar production season at both of its estates in Nchalo, Chikwawa and Dwangwa in Nkhotakota,…

One NICO fortifies spirit of collaboration to anchor Malawi’s economic development plans

April 24, 2026

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NICO Holdings Group Chief Operating Officer, Kwanele Ngwenya * As lead sponsor of MCCCI Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 currently underway in Mangochi under the theme; ‘Leading with Purpose: Harnessing the Power of Transparency and Accountability’ * For us, we see this as an opportunity for engaging government and for government to appreciate the pressing issues that are affecting the private sector * We, as NICO are ready to anchor government’s development plan, we are ready to develop the economy…