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Chakwera-led administration threatens to flood the market with imported sugar to protect consumers over exorbitant prices

August 14, 2025

* Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba urges Malawians to participate in Illovo Sugar Malawi’s resale tender * But the resale tender was announced on August 4 and closes tomorrow, August 11 — in which interested applicants are required to have a base working capital of K300 million minimum and K4 trillion maximum By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has threatened that if distributors of Illovo Sugar Malawi will continue hoarding sugar to create…

Government removes 10% surcharge on imported cement to curb rising prices

August 14, 2025

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* Lifts guided values on Zambian imports as supply agreements with Chilanga Cement Company and Sinoma Company will ensure adequate availability * The two Zambian companies will supply up to 300 tonnes of cement daily at reduced prices to stabilise the local market By Innocent Manda, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has announced that Malawi Government’s new measures to curb rising cement prices by removing the 10% surcharge on imported cement and lifted guided values on…

Standard Bank Plc reports a profit after tax of MK48.4 billion for 2025 half year financial results

August 14, 2025

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* Representing a 14% increase from the previous year’s same period as total revenue is at MK153.9 billion, up by 37% * Earnings per share for the half year increased from MK180.31 in 2024 to MK205.93 in 2025 but in light of uncertain economic environment, the Board of Directors has resolved not to pay an interim dividend for the half-year results * Our continued growth reflects the trust of our customers, partners and stakeholders, and your belief in our…

Temwa Chawinga the only player to ever have six game-winning goals in two separate seasons

August 13, 2025

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* In Kansas City Currents team’s winning streak, she has scored the winning goal a whopping five times, giving her six game winning goals this season * Now stands alone atop the 2025 Golden Boot race, tied in goals with Gotham’s Esther González but dethroning her for top spot thanks to her two assists By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers’ international striker,Temwa Chawinga keeps breaking US’ National Women’s Soccer (NWSL) records — she’s just become the only player to ever…

Malawi Department of Immigration to receive first-ever marine patrol vessel from Japan

August 13, 2025

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* Immigration Patrol Vessel 001 (IPV) is part of the marine project designed to curb irregular migration along Malawi’s lakeshore ports of entry * It will also enhance efforts to combat human trafficking, smuggling, and other transnational crimes By Maryam Ibrahim, MANA The Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services is set to strengthen marine security with the arrival of its first-ever immigration patrol vessel, courtesy of the Government of Japan. The historic handover ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow, August…

133km Kasungu National Park perimeter fence completed

August 13, 2025

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* The Park — through Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) with support from International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) — was in 2022 repopulated with 263 elephants * But part of perimeter boundary wasn’t fenced — allowing the animals to stray into human communities where they killed people and destroyed their crops * Thus courting controversy on the international media over the human-animal conflict — a matter that faced legal action in UK By Wanangwa Tembo, MANA &…

Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 to use e-tracking system for runners to improve timely access to race results

August 13, 2025

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* Overall, this kind of system doesn’t just make races smoother — it transforms them into high-tech, fair, and fan-friendly experiences * Other upgrades includes an expertly crafted race jersey for an international marathon experience * A custom race jersey with expertly crafted specifications to ensure comfort, during and after the race By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 on Saturday, August 16, will feature upgrades in race management using modern athletics technologies, that includes introduction of…

Vitumbiko Mumba to lead Malawi delegation at 45th SADC Summit in Madagascar

August 13, 2025

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* Amidst Vice-President Michael Usi’s spat with President Chakwera’s administration over corruption allegations * Usi further alleges that top government officials want to assassinate him by dropping his security team * He has also played an audio where someone is disagreeing with the plans to kill him By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate for the September 16 presidential election — has been chosen to lead Malawi’s delegation…

Ashraful Aid International strengthens partnership with orphanage Courageous Kids Foundation

August 13, 2025

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* Donates two bales of blankets to the Mpemba-based orphanage to alleviate the children’s home from persistent chilly weather * Going forward, Courageous Kids Foundation to be considered in Ashraful Aid’s various humanitarian projects By Duncan Mlanjira Humanitarian organisation, Ashraful Aid International, has strengthened its partnership with Mpemba-based orphanage, Courageous Kids Foundation to be considered in its various of projects. The assurance was made today at Ashraful Aid offices at Yiannakis in Limbe where the international humanitarian organisation had…

Malawi Government’s share of revenue from Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga exceeds 50%; Including a 15% equity stake—Lotus Resources

August 13, 2025

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* 30% will come from corporate tax, 5% royalty on gross revenue, and other taxes as President Chakwera vows Malawi will benefit more from Kayelekera Mine * For a long time, the mine was underutilised and misused by politicians who denied us employment opportunities and infrastructure development By George Mponda, MANA Lotus Resources Chief Operating Officer, Mike de Costa, highlights that Malawi Government’s share of revenue from Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga exceeds 50% — including a 15% equity…