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Controversial Amaryliss Hotel purchase continues to unearth more revelations; MRA involved in facilitating duty-free on its construction materials

March 17, 2026

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* As civil servants, as the strongest stakeholders in the Fund, threaten to hold vigils at offices and homes of the PSPTF Board of Trustees By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) granted Yusuf Investments Ltd duty waivers on some of the imported construction materials for Amaryliss Hotel in 2016, indicates a document, MRA/CE/TECH/CPC 445, that is circulating on social media. It was issued by Commissioner-Customs and Excise, Fatch Valeta on October 31 2016 having being approved by the…

Agriculture census report key to boosting farm production

March 17, 2026

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

* Contains critical data that can guide decision-making and help stakeholders address challenges affecting agricultural productivity in the country * Irrigation farming accounts for only 2.2% of the total land used during the agricultural season — with the Southern Region accounting for 1.2% * Followed by the Central Region with 0.8% and the Northern Region with 0.3% while the watering can remain the most common irrigation method, accounting for about 68% By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA Minister of Agriculture,…

Botswana fan not impressed of coach to blend in U23 players for 4-Nations Tourney on FIFA-sanctioned calendar dates

March 16, 2026

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Why would you pick Under-23 for FIFA recognised games? Dropping in rankings will make us play preliminary games in qualifiers * As Zimbabwe coach Marian Marinica names star-studded squad for the same tournament in Botswana schedule for March 23-31 * While Flames’ coach Kalisto Pasuwa pleads the importance of exposing the team to stronger opposition across the continent * We need to test ourselves against teams from North and West Africa where we know there are very strong…

Persistent downpours expected to continue affecting most parts of the country

March 16, 2026

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| Agriculture, National, News

* Could trigger localised flash floods, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone communities where soils are already saturated from previous rains * Districts classified under elevated flood risk (Category 6) include Nkhotakota, Salima, Blantyre, Thyolo, Chiradzulu and Mulanje By Khumbo Msambala Salanje, MANA The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has issued a heavy rainfall warning urging the public to remain alert as the persistent downpours are expected to continue affecting most parts of Malawi. In a statement,…

PAC to subpoena Attorney General to appear before it at 17h30 on Wednesday, March 18

March 16, 2026

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Attorney General Frank Farouk Mbeta * After failing to attend the meeting due to other commitments and requesting the Committee to set another date * As PAC continues probing key stakeholders on the purchase of the Amallyris Hotel for K128 billion by Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) By Innocent Manda, MANA The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked Parliament’s legal team to subpoena the Attorney General (AG), Frank Farouq Mbeta to appear before it at 17h30…

Renowned Poet Yankho Seunda unveils themes for his upcoming ‘At 35’ poetry album

March 16, 2026

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| Entertainment, National, News

Over the years, Poet Seunda has built a strong reputation in Malawi’s creative sector * That include gender-based violence, love, governance, mental health, culture, family, nature, business, and lifestyle * Among other socially and culturally relevant reflections on contemporary human experiences * As ticket sales open to the public for the album launch set for the evening of Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Apollo Auditorium in Blantyre By Duncan Mlanjira Well ahead of the planned launch of his poetry…

All set for tomorrow’s by-elections for four constituencies and nine wards

March 16, 2026

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* Involving a total of 83 aspiring candidates, of which 61 are male, 22 female, 5 belonging in the youth category and 1 in persons living with disability * The four Parliamentary Constituencies involved in the by-elections are Nkhotakota Liwaladzi; Dedza Mtakataka; Blantyre West; and Rumphi Central By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to conduct tomorrow’s by-elections involving four constituencies for Parliamentary seat and nine wards for councils. It has attracted a total of 83 aspiring candidates — of which…

Yusuf Investments Ltd first demanded K185 billion for Amaryllis Hotel sale

March 15, 2026

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* PSPTF Board of Trustees counter offered at K110 billion but the owners reduced to K160 billion before getting to K150 billion * When the PSPTF went to K123 billion, the two parties finally agreed at K128.75 billion — that is to have K132 billion minus K123 billion then divided by 2 “so that either party loses some sort” By Duncan Mlanjira The sale of Amaryllis Hotel continues with more ridiculous contract negotiations. During its sale agreement signing between…

Speaker Suleman deepens mutual cooperation with private sector as Parliament embarks on developing the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

March 15, 2026

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* He outlined his vision for the next five years, which includes outreach work and citizen engagement in an effort to make Parliament more accessible and responsive to Malawians * We will intensify civic education activities in schools and communities. We will also increase public enquiries and public hearings as a way of ensuring that the citizens are seriously engaged in parliamentary work By Duncan Mlanjira As Parliament embarks on developing the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, Speaker, Sameer Suleman has…

Former Cabinet Minister Ibrahim Matola encourages Muslim health student graduands that they carry a great responsibility to humanity

March 15, 2026

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| Health, National, News, Religion

* Drawing from the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, he emphasised that saving a single life is equivalent to saving the whole world * As he encouraged them to approach their professions with dedication, integrity and fear of Allah Maravi Express Former Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has encouraged graduating Muslim students studying at Malawi College of Health Sciences in Lilongwe to remain committed to using their knowledge and skills to serve communities, particularly in the country’s health sector….