Is rejection of Treasury Bills in Malawi a strategic discipline or risky tightening?—An economic perspective for policymakers and markets

* The recent rejection of T-bill bids by the Malawi Government reflects purposeful, disciplined debt management and a shift toward sustainable fiscal and monetary policy frameworks  * Rather than a sign of weakness, this is a strategic choice to temper high borrowing costs, promote private sector credit, and strengthen macroeconomic stability  * For policymakers, investors, and economic analysts alike, the message is clear: Malawi is signalling that it will manage its debts prudently, prioritise fiscal sustainability, and support broader…

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ESCOM calls for regional collaboration as it hosts energy experts from east and southern Africa

ESCOM Board member Welford Sabola making the conference’s opening statement * Through the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference being hosted at the Bingu International Convention Centre  * Under the theme; ‘Transforming Electricity Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future’, which is a direct response to the urgent energy shortfalls hindering the region By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is hosting the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference…

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Race still open in Group B for semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship as leaders and defending champions Zambia draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe

* South Africa first to qualify for the last four after winning their two games played against Malawi Scorchers (2-0) and Angola (2-0) * Namibia won their first match against Mozambique in the three-team Group C and face Madagascar this afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Defending champions, the Copper Queens of Zambia, drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe yesterday to leave the fight for the semifinals open in Group B while South Africa were first to qualify for the last four after…

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Public warned of consequences of illegal electricity connections as a silent killer

Such type of unsystematic connections should be reported to ESCOM and other relevant authorities.—Picture from the internet * As couple in Mangochi get electrocuted while attempting to rescue their daughter who was electrocuted first  *  It is alleged that the family was staying in a house that was illegally connected to electricity supplied by ESCOM  * This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark and sombre reminder; illegal electricity connections are a silent killer—ESCOM By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi expands and instigates secure direct distribution lines to improve sugar accessibility across the country

* Scaling up secondary distribution to rural areas by expanding container depots in strategic locations to a total of 54 from 10 in 2025 financial year  * Refines its route-to-market strategy to improve product availability and customer experience  * The expansion supports Strategic Development Goal (SDG) 10-‘Reduced Inequalities’; and SDG 11-‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’ By Duncan Mlanjira In order to improve access to sugar, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has instigated several measures, that include expanding and put in place…

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William Kamkwamba’s story ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ made into a stage musical play

* Playing at UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre until March 28, 2026 before transferring to London’s Soho Place from April25-July 18 * Malawian boy’s amazing famine-beating creation inspires a rousing musical—The Guardian in its review of the play yesterday * After a book, a film and a Ted Talk, William Kamkwamba’s heroically inventive response to floods, drought and starvation is now delivered with energetic songs and dancing By Duncan Mlanjira The story of William Kamkwamba’s childhood in which…

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Deborah Henry on fire as she scores hat-trick in Scorchers 8-1 trouncing of Lesotho at COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026

  * The NBM Women’s Premiership’s Golden Boot winner made her debut appearance for the Scorchers in the 0-2 loss to South Africa as an 84th minute substitute  * Scored her first international goal in the 9th minute, her second a minute later and completed her hat-trick in the 45+1′  * The Scorchers need to win their last game against Angola on Tuesday hoping for best runners-up qualification for the semifinals  * It will definitely be a grudge match…

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Vandalism of ESCOM infrastructure getting even worse as two Indian nationals are arrested after being found in possession of vandalised cables

* This is a year after a Chinese national was also nabbed in Lilongwe for the same offence in collaboration with three Malawians  * As Limbe police recover 195.6kgs of copper and 364.2kgs of aluminium while the Chinese national in Lilongwe was found with approximately 18 tonnes of copper wires By Duncan Mlanjira While a case in Lilongwe last year seemed to be one in exceptional isolation, in which Chinese national Xu Hongxiang was arrested after being found with…

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RBM ordered Public Service Pension Trust Fund to rescind Amaryliss Hotel sale agreement way back on November 14, 2025

  * Five days before the malawi-law-society-petitioned-the-attorney-general- for an immediate suspension of the proposed acquisition, pending a full and transparent review  * The Board proceeded with the transaction well-knowing that the Fund will be in breach of the prudential limits  * The Registrar of Financial Institutions has since ordered the PSPTF to rescind the sale agreement and censures it for disobeying its direction made in November By Duncan Mlanjira In his capacity as the Registrar of Financial Institutions, Reserve…

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Medical doctors to engage Ministry of Health on President Mutharika’s Executive Order

* That bars public health careworkers from owning business interests in private health facilities  * They recognise and support the government’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and patient safety within the health sector  * And underpins the other Presidential Executive Order that prohibits bribery and informal payments in public health facilities that such conduct is unethical, unlawful, and contrary to the principles that guide medical practice By Duncan Mlanjira The Medical Doctors Union of Malawi (MDUM) and the Society…

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