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Tropical Storm Faida still not affecting Malawi’s weather

February 4, 2025

* It remains stationary in the Indian Ocean over the eastern coast of Madagascar * Chances of get to the Mozambique Channel by Wednesday, the 5th February has decreased to 30% By Duncan Mlanjira The Tropical Storm Faida, which developed in the Indian Ocean is stationary over the eastern coast of Madagascar, reports the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services. “The storm is likely to remain there in the next 24 hours and the chances of the cyclone…

Another tropical storm develops in Indian Ocean but its current position not affecting Malawi weather

February 3, 2025

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Possible track of tropical Storm Faida—courtesy of La Reunion Regional Climate Centre * Its projected track indicates that the storm may get into the Mozambique Channel, potentially bringing it closer to the country * The DCCMS will continue updating the nation with any vital information regarding this storm whose next update will be issued tomorrow, February 4 By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services alerts the public that a tropical storm named Faida has developed…

UK search and rescue experts arrive to train Malawian counterparts

February 3, 2025

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Deputy British High Commissioner Olympia Wereko-Brobby (3rd right) welcoming the experts * The local search and rescue units include MDF, General and Marine Police, Marine Department, Fisheries, DoDMA and Malawi Red Cross Society * The training will target SAR strategic planners and boat operators and culminate in a live simulation exercise on Lake Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira A 12-member team of search and rescue (SAR) experts from the United Kingdom (UK) has arrived in the country to train their…

Customs clearing agents already trained to be in common denominator with MRA’s new innovation of e-Tariff system

February 1, 2025

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Commissioner for Customs & Excise, Cornelius Kakwesa * Simple, efficient and easy platform for clearing of goods and cargo tracking for importers and exporters * We are committed to ensure that our services are advanced to minimise time spent in using paper manuals By Duncan Mlanjira At the launch of the electronic tariff (e-Tariff) system yesterday, Commissioner for Customs & Excise for Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Cornelius Kakwesa, assured the country’s importers and exporters that registered clearing agents have…

ESCOM rolls out second tranche of electricity tariff increase by 16%

February 1, 2025

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* The four-year base tariff which was approved by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) in September 2023 * Assures that the tariff adjustment would significantly help improve their services in its commitment to serve customers better By Duncan Mlanjira With effect from today, February 1, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has increased its electricity tariff by 16% across all customer categories. A public notice from ESCOM management reminds its customers that this is the second tranche of the four-year base…

MRA continues with its digital modernisation by introducing electronic tariff system

February 1, 2025

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MRA Board member, John Kamanga highlighting measures done and launching the new innovation * Launched on the commemoration of International Customs Day 2025, under the theme; ‘Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity’ * Previous innovations include upgraded ASYCUDA World system; data exchange with Tanzania and Zambia; cargo tracking system; smart border gates and one-stop-border post * We are not only celebrating the invaluable role customs plays in fostering economic growth, safeguarding our national borders, and…

Dowa police worried over high crime rate at Dzaleka refugee camp due to many illegally operating bars

January 31, 2025

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* There are many people including young boys aged between 12 to 15 years involved in robberies and assault, usually happening between midnight and 3am * Many criminals are hiding behind these bars, posing as customers, but committing crimes like violent robbery and assault during the night By Sylvester Kumwenda, MANA Worried over high crime rate at Dzaleka refugee camp, Dowa Police have sounded an alert to stakeholders for their interventions to counter the development, which has been attributed…

Mangochi Police on the hunt for village headman M’madi and others over vandalism of government property

January 30, 2025

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* M’madi allegedly mobilised his subjects to damage the property, which reportedly removed and stole 48 iron sheets * Worth K1.055 million and assaulted the house’s occupant during the attack * Also on the hunt for temporary employees of the Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) * Accused of stealing bags of fertilizer and two company cellphones used for beneficiary registration under the Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) Maravi Express Police in Mangochi report that they are searching for…

British High Commission urges Malawi Government to double down on its efforts to control public spending and reduce domestic borrowing

January 30, 2025

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* In reaction to World Bank’s Malawi Economic Monitor which analyses that the country’s economic recovery remains fragile * Due to lagging implementation of macroeconomic reforms and a series of exogenous shocks impacting the country * There are opportunities for the country to use its natural resources to kick start development and make its people more prosperous By Duncan Mlanjira The British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie has added voice to the findings of the Malawi Economic Monitor…

UK invests 14 motorcycles for use of government primary education advisers in 12 districts

January 30, 2025

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* To will assist the National Mathematics Curriculum Reform activities, that include improved school supervision and teacher support * As well as community engagement, delivery of teaching and learning materials and response to school emergencies Maravi Express The United Kingdom (UK), through the British High Commission to Malawi, handed over 14 motorcycles on Wednesday to the Ministry of Education to help ease mobility for primary education advisers (PEAs) in 12 districts across the country. At the handover ceremony in…