‘Timpondereze, alemera’: The culture holding Malawi back

* Response to recent public discussion surrounding businessman Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing investment has once again brought this issue into the national conversation * We need a cultural shift. From ‘Timpondereze’ to ‘Tilimbikitse’ — let us support one another. From ‘Alemera’ to ‘Adzathandiza dziko’ (his/her success can help build the nation) * When a Malawian builds a factory that creates jobs, saves foreign exchange and supports government policy, the question should never be whether that individual becomes wealthy By…

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Malawi turns to aquaculture to bridge declining fish stocks

* Ministry of Natural Resources considering tax and duty waivers for investors in cage fish farming as part of efforts to reduce the high cost of production and encourage more investment in the aquaculture sector * Many investors in fishing industry are struggling with expensive inputs and equipment required for fish farming * The Ministry of Finance will be engaged to explore possible incentives that can make the sector more affordable and attractive By Zenak Matekenya, Malawi News Agency…

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Docking of Tanzanian-registered vessel at Monkey Bay without prior clearance ignites some debate on social media

* The vessel was detained after reaching and docking at Monkey Bay for a week but was finally granted permission to berth following inspections by law enforcement authorities * It was carrying 1,100 metric tonnes of coal destined for Portland Cement in Balaka — a contract to supply 6,400 metric tonnes of coal every month for a year * Questions have been asked on how it sailed all the way from North to Mangochi without being spotted and how…

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Proposed blanket travel ban to South Africa may not be the most effective or practical policy response—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

Chifipa Mhango * Public policy is most successful when it addresses the root causes of a problem rather than applying broad restrictions that unintentionally affect compliant citizens * In this case, the challenge is not that Malawians are travelling to South Africa; rather, it is that a proportion of travellers are violating immigration laws after arrival or circumventing legal migration processes altogether * South Africa has not closed the borders for entry, and so action from Malawi to issue…

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Business entities that collect and process personal data will be required to pay annual registration fees

* The proposed fees would enable Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to effectively monitor and enforce compliance * While ensuring that personal information belonging to Malawians is adequately protected By Maggie Msongole, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Business entities that collect and process personal data will be required to pay annual registration fees with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). At a consultation meeting with stakeholders on the proposed registration fees in Mzuzu City on Friday, MACRA Head of Data Protection,…

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Chinese President Xi honours President Mutharika on his 86th birthday

* The gesture reflects President Xi’s abiding friendship with President Mutharika and highlights the strong bilateral relations between Malawi and China By Adson Nthenga, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Born on July 18, 1940, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has turned 86 today and has received a special gesture of goodwill from China, with President Xi Jinping sending a personal letter and gift to the Malawi leader as the two countries continue to maintain cordial relations. Presenting the gift at Kamuzu…

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MACRA orders Airtel, TNM to compensate customers over early tariff hike

* The two mobile network operators breached legal requirements by implementing approved tariff adjustments before providing customers with the required seven-day public notice * In response to concerns raised by Consumer Association of Malawi, which faulted MACRA for approving tariff increase on internet bundle indicating that the Law was not followed By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has ordered Airtel Malawi Plc and Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) Plc to reverse the revised telecommunications tariffs,…

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DCCMS alerts of strong-to-very-strong El Niño event developing over the tropical Pacific Ocean

* Likely to persist into 2027 and current updates indicate about 24% chance of surpassing the 2015/16 El Niño, which is the strongest event recorded since 1982 * DCCMS report consolidates area-specific advisories for all 28 districts of Malawi, grouping them into risk tiers * To support national and district-level contingency planning, and provides the complete district-by-district reference By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services Climate (DCCMS) alerts the…

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Inflation drops 2.3 percentage points as food prices ease

* Year-on-year inflation fell to 21.1% in June from 23.4% recorded in May—National Statistical Office (NSO) Consumer Price Indices June 2026 report * As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor, Kisu Simwaka assures that single digits are possible * With coordination, 5% inflation by 2030 can be an outcome, not just an inspiration By Innocent Manda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Malawi’s annual inflation rate eased by 2.3 percentage points in June, driven largely…

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The impasse between MEC and government over relocation from Lilongwe reaches another level

* As landlord is granted court order restraining MEC access to its warehouse at Njewa in Lilongwe * Following expiry of the lease agreement for the premises and government’s reluctance to renew the tenancy By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) announces that it has been served with a court order restraining it access to its warehouse at Njewa in Lilongwe. In a statement, director of media & public relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa states that this this is due…

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