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Malawians expect DPP-administration to deal with the immediate and future challenges facing the country in first 100 days—CAMA

November 24, 2025

* And provide oversight for future economic and social development as well as demonstrate its capacity to appreciate and handle criticism — whether negative or positive * Malawians are anxiously expecting the government during this period “to set a good tone on how it will manage the economic and social challenges By Duncan Mlanjira Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) is advising the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government administration that Malawians expect it to deal with the immediate and future…

Scorchers first date Zimbabwe on Friday in 3-Nations Tourney

November 24, 2025

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* The friendly matches serve as part of the Scorchers’ preparations for the upcoming WAfCON Morocco 2026 schedule for March * As Scorchers coach Lovemore Fazili retained 24 of the 25 players who featured and beat Angola 2-0 in the two-legged WAfCON qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national women’s football team, the Scorchers will open their campaign of the 3-Nations Tournament they are hosting against Zimbabwe on Friday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe from 17h00. Their second match…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s Midrand Prayer House in South Africa elevated to full congregation status

November 23, 2025

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* Session Clerk Elder Paul Phiri and Presbytery Clerk Rev. Duncan Kananji, they thanked God for all people who attended the function and expressed need for unity By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, which established and commissioned a Presbytery in South Africa, has today elevated Midrand Prayer House, that was under Tramway Congregation, to the status of a full congregation. Speaking to both Session Clerk Elder Paul Phiri and Presbytery Clerk Rev. Duncan Kananji,…

Congratulations continue to pour if for record breaker Temwa TC6 Chawinga

November 22, 2025

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* Your record-breaking season with KC Current has made history and raised the profile of Malawian women’s football on the global stage * From all of us here at the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! Keep shining, Temwa! By Duncan Mlanjira Congratulations continue to pour in for Temwa TC6 Chawinga for becoming the first player ever to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the US National Women’s Soccer League…

‘Mwanamveka’s Mid-Year Budget review shows progress but highlights deep structural risks’

November 22, 2025

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Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation presenting the Mid-Year Budget review yesterday * Malawi faces significant fiscal pressures, but the Mid-Year Budget review demonstrates a new level of transparency and practical adjustment * If the government sustains revenue reforms, strengthens expenditure controls, and improves project execution, it can gradually stabilise the economy and rebuild fiscal space * The road ahead requires discipline, coordination, and a commitment to structural reform—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira The 2025/26…

Retiring Standard Bank Board director pledges to build pre-school in Mchinji from her K10m retirement benefits

November 22, 2025

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* I have been privileged to serve on the Board and witness the bank’s commitment to Malawi’s development * During our tenure, Standard Bank recorded tremendous growth in both numbers and national impact By Duncan Mlanjira Retired Standard Bank Board director, Catherine Mtonda has pledged to build an early childhood school at her home village Mwandawala-Nowa in Mchinji, using K10 million from her retirement benefits. Speaking when Standard Bank handed over her retirement benefits, Mtonga indicated that the contribution…

Government introduces several levies as part of revenue enhancement measures

November 22, 2025

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* The MCP government left behind an economy characterised by unsustainable debt, chronic fiscal deficits, depleted foreign exchange reserves, and a loss of investor confidence * Furthermore, public finances were in disarray, revenues were stagnant, and key sectors were neglected * The kwacha had sharply depreciated against major trading foreign currencies and inflation had eroded household incomes By Duncan Mlanjira The Mid-Year National Budget review which Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha presented in Parliament today,…

Standard Bank’s Joy of the Arts making tremendous progress in transforming Malawi’s arts and culture

November 21, 2025

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* We are into our second full year of the Joy of the Arts program to demonstrate that this initiative is about creating a uniting platform * Where Malawian artists connect, learn, and inspire the next generation while also making a living Maravi Express Standard Bank has rolled out a K25 million sponsorship package for the University of Malawi (UNIMA) Theatre Festival weekend in Zomba and a further K12 million for the Malawi Music Business Summit in Lilongwe as…

DCG applauds Malawi’s 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget review as a necessary reset toward stability, confidence and growth

November 21, 2025

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* Describing it as a realistic, corrective, and confidence-building policy intervention that places Malawi on a firmer path toward macroeconomic stability and renewed growth * For the first time in several years, we see a budget review that openly acknowledges the structural failures of the past while proposing actionable and measurable solutions By Duncan Mlanjira The Chief Economist for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG), Chifipa Mhango has welcomed the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget review which was delivered by Minister…

Mid-Year National Budget review restructures from K150,000 to K170,000 per month to cushion low-income earners

November 21, 2025

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* 25% tax bracket has been abolished, with 30% now applying to incomes between K170,100 and K1.57 million * 35% applying from K1.57 million to K10 million, and a new 40% rate introduced for incomes above K10 million * Mobile money transaction limits also revised — increasing daily transaction and cash-out ceilings from K750,000 to K5 million * As government rolls out stringent expenditure and operational reforms aimed at restoring fiscal discipline and strengthening the efficiency of public institutions…