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AACC’s Economic Justice & Accountability Champion, Rev. Maulidi reports to Police on death threats he is receiving from unknown people

March 18, 2025

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Rev. Maulidi at an international conference on fight against corruption organised by the African Union * The criminal intimidation is because of him being in the forefront advocating the fight against corruption and bad governance, that includes lack of transparency and accountability * The threats started last year from mobile phone calls, which register ‘private number’ as hidden identity By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s Deputy General Secretary, Rev. Baxton Maulidi — who…

Trade Minister Mumba defends restriction order on importation of food items and other goods that are locally produced in Malawi

March 18, 2025

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* The restriction is designed to safeguard our economy during this challenging period * It is a strategic move to create an environment where local businesses can thrive without the immediate pressure of foreign competition * Malawi is not alone in adopting such measures as Botswana imposes restrictions on vegetable imports during its harvest season to ensure local farmers have access to the domestic market By Gift Chiponde, MANA & Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba…

Fupa Lokakamiza radio drama series artists empowered on need to enhance dissemination of sexual and reproductive health and rights

March 17, 2025

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* Including the contentious family planning issue that faces several challenges in its uptake that the drama series aims to address * Many women and girls are failing to access family planning services and its methods due to lack of proper informative channels on how to get such services * The challenge is leading to women and girls to fall into unplanned pregnancies forcing them to access unsafe abortions By Duncan Mlanjira WAZ Arts Theatre artists for Fupa Lokakamiza…

Anglican Bishop Alinafe Kalemba decries skyrocketing prices describing the unstable economy as being in a ‘state of dancing’

March 17, 2025

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Bishop Alinafe Kalemba * The forthcoming elections on September 16, 2025 offer Malawians an opportunity to vote for leadership that can turn around the economy * Malawians need to divorce politics of tribalism and instead base their electoral choices on merit to usher in political leaders Maravi Express With an inflation rate hovering at around 28%, Anglican Bishop for Southern Malawi Diocese, Alinafe Kalemba has described Malawi’s unstable economy as being in a ‘state of dancing.’ In an interview, the…

UK decorates MDF soldiers who took part in King Charles III’s Coronation procession in 2023

March 16, 2025

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* We see in the MDF the professionalism, ethos and discipline that is a hallmark of our armed forces too * The MDF have been an instrumental part of the success and stability of Malawi since 1964 — British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie By Duncan Mlanjira The 10 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers, who took part in the UK-Commonwealth Coronation procession of His Majesty King Charles III in May 2023, have been decorated with King’s Coronation Medals….

Government bans importation of food items and other goods that are locally produced in Malawi

March 15, 2025

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* In exercise of his powers conferred by regulation 3(1)(a) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) Regulations * Made by Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba on March 13, 2025 to expire on March 12, 2027 * Any person who contravenes provision of the Order commits an offence and shall be liable to penalties upon conviction By Duncan Mlanjira Under powers conferred by regulation 3 (1) (a) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export)…

‘Rising cost of living, coupled with limited buying power, have left consumers vulnerable to exploitation’—CAMA

March 15, 2025

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* In commemorating this year’s World Consumer Rights Day under the global theme; ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’ * Theme resonates well with Malawi as consumers are facing significant challenges in accessing affordable, sustainable and safe products By Duncan Mlanjira In commemorating this year’s World Consumer Rights Day that falls today — under the global theme; ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has coined its own theme; ‘Demanding a Just Transition to Sustainable…

CFTC’s theme for this year’s World Consumer Rights Day, ‘Fairness in Pricing for a Sustainable Future’ motivated by increase in number of complaints on escalation of prices

March 15, 2025

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* The CFTC has registered a substantial number of complaints in the current year bordering on suspicions of excessive and exploitative pricing of products and services * The CFTC is mindful that fair pricing plays a crucial role in establishing trust and fostering long-term relationships * Between businesses and customers besides safeguarding the economic interests of consumers By Duncan Mlanjira Motivated by an increase in the number of complaints due to escalation of prices of goods and services, Competition…

Cyclone Jude affects 2,527 households in 9 district councils

March 13, 2025

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Tonight’s and tomorrow’s weather forecast * Phalombe District Council has recorded the highest number of affected people at 5,634, seconded by Nsanje at 2,007 * Out of the total number of affected people, 3,029 have been displaced and six camps have been established to provide shelter By Duncan Mlanjira Cyclone Jude, which has moved away from Malawi and no longer poses a significant threat to the country’s weather, has left in its wake about 3,029 people being displaced. This…

‘All citizens must earnestly Pray for Malawi as evil seems to have captured the nation’—AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi

March 13, 2025

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Rev. Baxton Maulidi * Instead of working to solve the economic crisis, it seems politicians are fighting for power and relevance while poor Malawian are craving just for food and security * It is painful that Malawians do trust these politicians but politicians do not regard Malawians when they ascend to power * What is happening is human rights violation and Malawians MUST NOT ALLOW THIS TORTURE By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi is grappling with hard economic challenges due…