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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…

Australian mining exploration company Lindian Resources commissions US$1.3m construction of access road to its Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka

March 12, 2025

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* Kangankunde rare earth mine project is a shining example of the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment, job creation and economic growth * The project is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic activity, and contribute to the country’s economic development — Mining Minister Zikhale N’goma By Duncan Mlanjira Australian mining exploration and development company, Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) has launched construction of a 5km access road to its Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka…

Though reduced in intensity, Cyclone Jude is still posing some danger to Southern Region districts

March 11, 2025

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The projected path of Jude * It is now moving at an increased speed of 19km/hr and is expected to exit Malawi by late afternoon tomorrow * DCCMS continuing monitoring its movement and strength and next update is tomorrow March 12 at 10h00hrs * Any possible changes on its impacts on Malawi weather will be communicated to the nation accordingly * Meanwhile, floods related to impact of Jude in Mulanje District Council have affected 169 households in Traditional Authority…

Cyclone Jude currently centered around Phalombe and has significantly reduced its intensity

March 11, 2025

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* The centre pressure is 1001hPa and is moving southwest-wards at reduced speed of 13km/hr * And still projections have maintained that the Southern Region being the most impact area By Duncan Mlanjira In its update on progress of Cyclone Jude, at noon today, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports that it is currently centered around Southern Region’s Phalombe District and has significantly reduced its intensity as the centre pressure is 1001hPa. The update further…

Government needs to deal with the root cause of sugar hoarding; It’s an industry-structure issue—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

March 11, 2025

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* Otherwise Trade & Industry Minister Vitumbiko Mumba will continue his industrial raids till the end of the world * It is a shame that the entire sugar distribution, which is supposed to be in the hands of local Malawian business as was the case before 1994, is now in foreign hands * There has to be a proper criteria of whom we define as foreign investors and which sectors need protection for Malawian business participation * As Chifipa…

Cyclone Jude still moving westwards towards southern Malawi but at a reduced speed of 15km/hr

March 10, 2025

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The current satellite image and projected path * Its centre is in Mozambique at a distance of about 322km from Phalombe * However, the leading edge of the cyclone has already reached Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira In its latest update, the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says tropical cyclone Jude is still moving westwards towards southern Malawi at a reduced speed of 15km/hr and now has a centre pressure of 988hPa. Its centre is in…