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Bank cheques to be phased out by December 31, 2025

April 30, 2025

* The use of cheques in Malawi has steadily declined over the years due to increased demand for technological modes of payments * Regulatory statistics indicate that only about 2% of value and 0.04% of the volume of all retail payments are made through cheque payments * As a result of this low usage, service providers are finding it costly to maintain the infrastructure and processes relating to cheque payments By Duncan Mlanjira In aligning with global trends of…

MEC presents status of preparation for September 16 general elections to President Chakwera

April 29, 2025

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* Update of all activities that have been implemented so far including voter registration and voter transfers, status on procurement of sensitive and non-sensitive materials for polling * As well as status of the upcoming activities such as inspection and verification of voters register, nomination of candidates and polling Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday held a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera to present a report on the state of preparedness for the September 16 General Election, which…

Episodes of localised heavy rains expected along lakeshore areas due to easterly winds

April 29, 2025

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* Managing Rain Waters Association of Malawi calls for proper management of drainage systems and water ways to avoid water obstructions * Due to forecasted cold weather, people should also stay away from rivers and streams as they may rise rapidly and become dangerous By Petro Mkandawire, MANA Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts people along the lakeshore areas to expect episodes of localised heavy rains from yesterday up to May 4 due to easterly winds….

President Chakwera issues strict orders to Mining Ministry not to operate in secret with foreign mining companies

April 28, 2025

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* The job of the Ministry of Mining in Malawi is not just going around attending mining conferences and indabas in other countries * But ensuring that our regulatory framework for the mining sector is being enforced with diligence and discipline, which requires great levels of vigilance and meticulous attention * The job of the Ministry is to ensure that there are functional systems working around the clock to regulate the conduct of every player in the sector and…

Mangochi Police strongly advises parents to closely monitor their children’s movements around water bodies

April 28, 2025

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Mangochi Police PRO, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi * Following rising cases of minors drowning incidents in Mangochi having recorded six cases since the beginning of this year * Between age range of 1 to 11 years in various locations across the district compared to two incidents reported during the same period last year Maravi Express Police in Mangochi say they are deeply concerned over the rising cases of drowning involving minors and are urging parents and guardians to exercise…

ACB arrests two connected to Yeremiah Chihana’s corruption case

April 27, 2025

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Chihana was arrested last week and granted bail * Charged with falsifying information to the District Commissioner (DC) to deceive M’mbelwa District Council procurement committee * For grading of roads in Mzimba North Constituency under MP Chihana, to authorise payment of K15 million to Northworks Limited which is contrary to section 122(a) of the penal code By Augustus Nkhwazi, MANA The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested two officials at M’mbelwa District Council concerning the earlier arrest of Mzimba…

Tanzania’s ministry of agriculture rescinds decision on export and import ban on agricultural produce to and from Malawi

April 26, 2025

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* Malawi is a landlocked country and is, therefore, protected by international laws regarding the transport of goods through neighbouring countries like Tanzania * The WTO/GATT 1994 agreement: Article V—Freedom of Transport, protects the rights of landlocked countries and gives them the right to transit goods through neighbouring countries in the best and safest way * Goods in transit should not be detained or delayed without a valid reason and unfortunately retaliation is not considered as such if you…

Malawi is endowed with many unique tourism attraction features—President Chakwera

April 25, 2025

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* As he opens Takulandilani Malawi International Tourism Expo 2025 that took place at Bingu International Convention Centre * Decision by tourists to come to Malawi is always a right choice because the country has unique people who are warm hearted * People of empathy and humane, people of good relations and network as well as people who promote good hospitality By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA In wooing tourists to sample the Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi, in their…

Kasaila resigns as MEC Commissioner after winning DPP primaries for Nsanje Central constituency Parliamentary seat

April 25, 2025

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* MEC is now composed of five members and the Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * The number remains within the legal threshold for a quorum — as the law requires the presence of not less than four commissioners for the conduct of official business Maravi Express Francis Kasaila has resigns as Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner as he is set to represent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the September 16, 2025 General Elections after winning DPP’s primaries for…

Is Tanzania just trying to apply pressure for Malawi to capitulate to its demands to reverse agricultural trade importation ban?

April 24, 2025

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* As its agriculture minister Bashe says fresh diplomatic talks were ongoing after has already effected it trade importation ban on Malawi and South Africa * We are taking this step to protect our business interests. This is business — in business, we must all respect each other Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira It seems Tanzania is applying pressure on Malawi to capitulate to its demands to reverse agricultural trade importation ban as its agriculture minister Hussein Bashe is quoted…