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Trade Minister Mumba defends restriction order on importation of food items and other goods that are locally produced in Malawi

March 18, 2025

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* The restriction is designed to safeguard our economy during this challenging period * It is a strategic move to create an environment where local businesses can thrive without the immediate pressure of foreign competition * Malawi is not alone in adopting such measures as Botswana imposes restrictions on vegetable imports during its harvest season to ensure local farmers have access to the domestic market By Gift Chiponde, MANA & Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba…

Vivo Energy Malawi revitalises ‘ENGEN 1-Card’ new digital wallet for use at all ENGEN filling stations

March 18, 2025

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* Offers customers convenient and secure system of payment for fuel and lubricants without using cash * Providing seamless experience for both retail and corporate clients making it hassle-free, safe and secure By Duncan Mlanjira In order to empower motorists with better financial management, allowing them to track spending, set limits and prevent unauthorised use, Vivo Energy Malawi (VEM) has revitalised its Engen 1-Fuel Card as an innovative digital wallet for purchase of all fuel and lubricant needs at…

Goshen-FAM National Championship defending champions Ascent Soccer’s Faith Chinzimu claims hatrick in 4-0 triumph over MK Academy in quarterfinals

March 17, 2025

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* Ntopwa Queens through to semis after beating Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2-1 in the other quarterfinal * The Bullets Women scored first through goals Shira Dimba (12′) while Ntopwa replied through Esther Chauluka (23) and Kondawo Banda (46′) * Ascent’s Chinzimu was on target in the second half (56′, 61′, 63′) after Alepharp Chimbeta’s 43rd minute opener By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi international, Faith Chinzimu claimed a hat-trick this afternoon as Ascent Soccer routed MK Academy 4-0 in the…

PIL alerts the public to treat as fake news of impending fuel scarcity

March 17, 2025

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* PIL emphasises that it has official communication platforms towards it stakeholders * And further reported that it has engaged investigating authorities to bring the perpetrators to book Maravi Express Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) has alerted that public to treat as fake news of impending fuel scarcity which went viral on social media through a letter purported to have been authored by the companies. Addressed to Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Chief Executive Officer — and copied to Ministers…

Fupa Lokakamiza radio drama series artists empowered on need to enhance dissemination of sexual and reproductive health and rights

March 17, 2025

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* Including the contentious family planning issue that faces several challenges in its uptake that the drama series aims to address * Many women and girls are failing to access family planning services and its methods due to lack of proper informative channels on how to get such services * The challenge is leading to women and girls to fall into unplanned pregnancies forcing them to access unsafe abortions By Duncan Mlanjira WAZ Arts Theatre artists for Fupa Lokakamiza…

Airtel Africa launches revolutionary AI-powered Spam Alert service available to all subscribers at no cost

March 17, 2025

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* Offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages * Requires no additional application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers * Starting from Nigeria, it will subsequently roll out across other countries where Airtel Africa operates By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc has launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert service, which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost. The leading provider of telecommunications and mobile…

Anglican Bishop Alinafe Kalemba decries skyrocketing prices describing the unstable economy as being in a ‘state of dancing’

March 17, 2025

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Bishop Alinafe Kalemba * The forthcoming elections on September 16, 2025 offer Malawians an opportunity to vote for leadership that can turn around the economy * Malawians need to divorce politics of tribalism and instead base their electoral choices on merit to usher in political leaders Maravi Express With an inflation rate hovering at around 28%, Anglican Bishop for Southern Malawi Diocese, Alinafe Kalemba has described Malawi’s unstable economy as being in a ‘state of dancing.’ In an interview, the…

UK decorates MDF soldiers who took part in King Charles III’s Coronation procession in 2023

March 16, 2025

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* We see in the MDF the professionalism, ethos and discipline that is a hallmark of our armed forces too * The MDF have been an instrumental part of the success and stability of Malawi since 1964 — British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie By Duncan Mlanjira The 10 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers, who took part in the UK-Commonwealth Coronation procession of His Majesty King Charles III in May 2023, have been decorated with King’s Coronation Medals….

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…