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None of concerns have been addressed that were contained in a petition by creative artists for President Chakwera not to assent to two Bills affecting their industry

July 3, 2025

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* Bill No. 1 of 2025: Companies, Registration and Intellectual Property Centre and Bill No. 2 of 2025: Copyright (Amendment) * We didn’t receive a response from State House, Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC), or the special advisor to the President on creative industries * We did what we could to impress upon the President the importance of withholding assent to the two Bills affecting the creative, arts and heritage sector By Duncan Mlanjira Of the 13…

National Cancer Centre a game changer to significantly reduce the need for patients to seek treatment abroad—Chakwera

July 2, 2025

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* Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death, particularly cancers of the oesophagus and cervix * This centre is an arsenal against cancer — it represents not just infrastructure, but the hope and determination of the Malawian people By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described the National Cancer Centre (NCC) — Malawi’s first-ever public facility of its kind — as a modern development that promises to transform cancer care in the country that will…

Veep Usi calls on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems

July 2, 2025

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* With a focus on vulnerability in determining access to concessional finance. The time has come to deliver real, practical solutions * The Commonwealth should push for fairer financial systems, including credit rating reforms and improved access to climate finance for vulnerable economies Maravi Express At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) taking place in Seville, Spain, Vice-President Michael Usi has called on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems — with a…

Lilongwe District Council stops DPP vice-president Gangata’s planned political demonstration by calling for meeting with Malawi Police Service

July 1, 2025

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* Gangata plans to lead a peaceful anti-violence-free demonstration on Friday, July 4 in the volatile political violence hub of the Capital City’s violence against any political protest * The demonstration is being organised in response to increasing concerns about acts of violence and intimidation * That have, in recent times, undermined the rights of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations — especially within Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe District Council has summoned vice-president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

Usi calls on development partners to invest in initiatives that support human capital development especially in the health sector

June 30, 2025

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Usi during the roundtable discussion in Seville today.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Government * Malawi would like to see advanced human capital expertise in the private and public sector to enhance capacity building * All countries are operating in difficult environments but financing partners must not forget the positive outcomes of supporting programmes which have a spill over effect on human capital development Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has called for development partners to critically consider investing and financing initiatives…

‘No tobacco farmer would be motivated under a current declining price trend environment’—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 30, 2025

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* According to RBM data that the end of April 2025, 20.2 million kgs of tobacco were sold at an average price of US$2.30 per kg — thus earning US$46.5 million as a country * This is a decline as last year, during the same period, average price of tobacco was US$2.66 per kg. We earned US$45.2 million from a lower sale of 17 million kgs * If this situation is not addressed, soon Malawi will even lose its…

Vice-President Usi arrives in Spain for 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

June 30, 2025

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* To deliver a national statement outlining Malawi’s policy positions on financing for development, challenges, and commitments * Towards advancing sustainable development financing, debt sustainability, and equitable economic reforms in line with the FfD4 objectives * As President p Chakwera returns from the 32nd African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank annual meetings in Nigeria Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has arrived in Seville, Spain where he is leading the Malawi delegation at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),…

State-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post’ that brings together all departments under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery

June 29, 2025

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* With its improved infrastructure, the border post will significantly reduce clearance timeframes, allowing cross-border traders and travelers to save valuable time Maravi Express The state-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post, which was commissioned by President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera alongside his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Francisco Chapo on June 6, brings together all the departments stationed under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery. Situated approximately 100km south of the Capital City Lilongwe, the Dedza border shares its north-eastern boundary with…

Malawians appealed to be wary of President Chakwera’s “so-called business deals” after latest ‘investment deal’ with Africa’s richest man Dangote

June 29, 2025

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* Over the past five years, President Chakwera has repeatedly announced grand investment deals supposedly secured during his many international trips * These announcements are usually made with pomp and optimism but time and again, they have failed to materialise into anything tangible for the ordinary Malawian By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based Malawian economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni has appealed to Malawians “to be wary of Chakwera’s so-called business deals” after latest announcement that he has secured an…

Chilly Chiperoni weather expected from tomorrow

June 29, 2025

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* Associated with windy, occasionally dusty and cloudy conditions — coupled with fog patches, isolated rain and drizzle * Mwera winds are blowing along Lake Malawi and other water bodies starting today, June 29 and are likely to weaken by Thursday, July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather update for tonight and tomorrow, Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts the public to expect Chiperoni weather associated with windy, occasionally dusty, cloudy, and chilly conditions —…