MEC further pursuing High Court’s assessment on relocation for proper and definitive constitutional determination

* The matter was dismissed on procedural grounds and that the substantive constitutional issues raised were not determined by the Court * On this premise, the Commission has resolved that the issues, being constitutional in nature, must be properly and definitively determined by the Court By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) indicates that it is pursuing further the application for judicial review it made seeking a definitive court clarification on whether the directive by President Arthur Peter Mutharika…

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NBS Bank reaffirms its support to retired military veterans welfare

* Signs an MoU with MDF extending annual MDF Veterans Golf Tournament lead sponsorship agreement to 10 years * Over the years, the tournament has evolved into a key national platform that brings together the corporate sector, government, and the public * To recognise the sacrifices of retired military veterans while mobilising resources to support their welfare By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s retired military veterans by signing of a Memorandum of…

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Parliament must go beyond approving the 2026/2027 National Budget to ensure resources deliver jobs, services, and improved livelihoods—Speaker Suleman

* As he urges Parliamentary Committees to intensify scrutiny of expenditure, act on audit findings, and adopt real-time, evidence-based oversight * “A budget is not successful because it is passed,” he said at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. “A budget is successful because it is implemented.” By Duncan Mlanjira At the official opening of National Budget Implementation, Tracking and Oversight Forum today, April 8, 2026, Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman has impressed on Parliamentary Committees that…

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Courageous Kids Foundation needs about K9.07 million every month in caring for 98 children

* Including 11 babies under the age of five, some as young as just 3 months old * We kindly ask anyone who can to support us — any contribution, no matter how small, makes a huge difference By Duncan Mlanjira Current enrollment of children at Courageous Kids Foundation in Mpemba is at 98, which includes 11 babies under the age of five, some as young as just 3 months old — and to sustain their every day livelihood,…

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Through 20 years of sustained protection and natural regeneration, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch recovers into a functioning forest ecosystem

* The land has been actively protected and managed following earlier degradation caused by charcoal burning and illegal logging * Today, the data shows a recovering miombo forest, hundreds of thousands of young trees coming through, and protected species thriving again By Duncan Mlanjira A privately managed indigenous forest, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch, along the Shire River in Neno District, is a testimony of a passionate long-term, self-funded woodland restoration programme carried out independently with scientifically verified outcomes. For over…

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MACRA to host SADC’s communication regulatory authorities’ 15th AGM

* Along with its G5 Regulatory Collaboration Summit 2026 under the theme; ‘Rethinking Regulation in the Digital Era; Collaboration Regulation and Building Digital Ecosystems’ * The AGM is the highest decision-making body of CRASA and convenes the Heads of Member National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) to deliberate on the strategic and operational matters of the Association By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is set to host the 15th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Communications Regulators’ Association of…

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Malawi must adopt currency board arrangement to end chronic inflation and boost development—economic expert Thomas Ngoma

* Malawi inflation problem is not an economic mystery, it is an institutional failure * For decades, Malawians have lived with 20%+ inflation as if it were normal * This numbness to economic pain has allowed policymakers to rely on the same narrow blunt toolkit of discretionary monetary policy — even though it has repeatedly failed to deliver stability By Duncan Mlanjira Diaspora-based Malawian economic expert Thomas Ngoma — who has advanced a serious agenda that if Malawi is…

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Dr. Henry Shamu back at Malawi Posts Corporation to strengthen its ongoing efforts of enhancing service delivery

* That include delivering efficient, secure and dependable courier solutions tailored to corporate clients * No need for customers to worry about paying courier fees upfront through Posts Courier’s Cash on Delivery service * Provision of personalised Post Office Box at reasonable fee for corporates, NGOs, SMEs and inviduals across all its premises across the country, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Dr. Henry Shamu, who was re-appointed as Postmaster General, is expected to lead the Corporation’s ongoing efforts to…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi invests K22 million toward MCCCI’s 2026 Business Leaders’ Summit

Illovo MD Ngwira (left) hands over the sponsorship to MCCCI CEO Kambalame * The premier annual event that unites captains of industry, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development partners and thought leaders * To be held from April 22-24th at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi under the theme; ‘Leading with Purpose: Harnessing the Power of Transparency and Accountability’ By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has supported Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (MCCCI) with K22 million towards the hosting of…

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Australia looking forward to encounters with Malawi and Kenya in April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya

* To offer them unique challenges and a test against diverse opposition as they build toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup * It’s essential we expose ourselves to the styles and environments we’ll encounter on the global stage * We know the African nations have a lot of talent, a little bit more unpredictable all the times By Duncan Mlanjira Australia women’s national football team, are looking forward to the April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya, saying it will…

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