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Incredible story of Madagascar’s ecosystem restoration of planting 664 million Mangrove trees in 15 years

May 18, 2025

* Mangroves are struggling as 3.6 million hectares have been lost since 1980 (20% of world total) * Madagascar lost 50% of its mangroves in just 10 years. The remaining face threats from charcoal production, agriculture and rising seas By Duncan Mlanjira Fascinated by the admirable strategy that Madagascar executed 15 years ago, prompted environmentalist Ollie Potter to share on LinkedIn that country’s re-afforestation effort in which they planted 664 million Mangrove trees under that period. “The wonder of…

Tabitha Chawinga nominated for Sportswoman of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year AU Regional awards

May 18, 2025

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* Malawi has 2 other individual nominees in Sportsman of the Year with a Disability and Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability * U-19 Girls cricket national team nominated for Team of the Year for the awards scheduled for May 24, 2025 in Zimbabwe By Duncan Mlanjira Tabitha Chawinga’s two accolades she won at the Malawi Sports Awards 2024 in February — Sportswoman of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year — have earned her the nomination…

Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango disputes Government’s assertion that suspension of IMF ECF is a bold step and a victory for Malawians

May 16, 2025

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A conference of IMF gurus * He contends that the IMF didn’t impose conditions on Malawi — but rather negotiated and needed assurance from the MCP-led Government on areas of fiscal discipline, among other terms * President Lazarus Chakwera then signed up to an agreement in 2023 because they were desperate for forex and donor confidence — and thus the same Chakwera administration cannot blame IMF on not meeting targets of the very terms it agreed to By Duncan…

Football unites to build as NICO Group invests K26m towards FAM Charity Shield movement

May 16, 2025

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* Partnerships like this prove that when institutions align around purpose, the outcome is always greater than the sum of its parts * To FAM, thank you for continuing to trust us with this platform — you have allowed football to become a channel for impact * To Malawi Red Cross Society your work is not only noble, it is lifesaving. This is not just a cheque — it is clean water; it is dignity for patients Maravi Express…

It’s South Africa v Morocco on Sunday in final repeat of 1997 in CAF U-20 AfCON

May 16, 2025

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* With Morocco coach Ouahbi describing South Africa as ‘fierce’ after beating Nigeria in a tense semi-final clash yesterday * That 1997 encounter ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Morocco, sealing their first and only CAF U-20 AfCON crown * Now, nearly three decades later, South Africa are determined to turn the tables and claim their maiden continental title at this level Maravi Express Twenty-eight years after their first CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) showdown in…

Blantyre City Council heavily subsidises beyond what residents pay as city rates towards meeting cost of services delivery

May 16, 2025

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* With the growing cost of service delivery, coupled with replacement of vandalised infrastructure such as road structures (street lights and signs) and sewer infrastructure system, the revenue collected is never enough * As it includes meeting other equally crucial amenities such as garbage collection and other service management costs * We need to realise that the Council is having serious cashflow problems. We are, however, appealing to private sector to join hands with the Council in ensuring amenities…

‘Chakwera’s administration is now in self inflicting economic mood ahead of the September 16 elections’—analyst

May 15, 2025

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* The termination of this program is expected to negatively affect Malawi’s international credit rating which may worsen the unavailability of forex * Thus “Malawians should brace themselves for a tough time ahead as this development seems to be the last nail of Chakwera’s administration By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration “is now in self inflicting economic mood ahead of the September 16 general elections” following the suspension of the extended credit facility (ECF) by the International Monetary…

‘IMF’s decision to suspend ECF programme is a wake-up call for government to stop piling huge debts and to enhance fight against corruption’

May 15, 2025

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Rev. Baxton Maulidi * It is a blessing in disguise because as a country, we can’t keep on piling huge debts only to be plundered through government over-expenditure * We need bold leadership and new way of thinking to end corruption and overspending must stop—Rev. Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice, Transparency & Accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi contends that the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to suspend Malawi’s…

CFTC registers 194 cases relating to unfair trading practices between January-March 2025

May 15, 2025

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CFTC PRO Innocent Helema * The most common violation is alleged excessive pricing with 48 complaints, seconded by excluding liability with 27 complaints * The increase in the number of cases is an indication that the public trusts the CFTC and that their understanding of competition and consumer protection is improving By Duncan Mlanjira Following public awareness for people to report on unfair trade practices, the Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has registered 194 cases relating to unfair…

‘IMF’s statement on suspension of ECF carries a political undertone’—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

May 15, 2025

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* The decision by the IMF is a clear vote of no confidence on the current government administration’s ability to effectively manage an economy * It is a total termination of support and represents a filing of divorce papers. It is the first time since our democracy in 1994 that such strong words have been used that point towards an electoral process as the remedy to Malawi situation. * It is very clear that what the IMF is telling…