Chief economist Chifipa Mhango highlights key factors to decide Malawi’s September 16 presidential election 

* It will be a choice between economic progress and stagnation — the ability and capabilities of a leader that will grow the economy and create jobs  * Especially for the youth and opportunities for women to participate in the economy, will be fundamental — considering that unemployment in Malawi affects this demographic more By Duncan Mlanjira With just few days left for Malawians to decide whom they should give mandate to steer the country from economic hardships they…

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Chakwera pledges to rework on Nsanje Marka road to complement railway to unlock economic opportunities for Nsanje

* Bangula-Marka railway rehabilitation project will enhance Malawi’s socio-economic development once in operation * Transportation cost of goods will go down and companies will come to invest here in Nsanje as goods from Beira will be offloaded in Nsanje By Robert Nayeja, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that once given another mandate after September 16 election, his administration will rework on Nsanje-Marka road so that it should be durable for effective transportation of goods and services to complement…

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President Chakwera joins other presidential candidates in signing peace declaration

* The peace declaration is a goodwill document that forms the basis for entering into mediation dialogue case of political or electoral disputes * Presidential candidates should be open to other opportunities for reaching out to potential voters like presidential debates and not solely rely on conducting political parties * Presidential debates were very important as they accorded the candidates an opportunity market themselves to the people who are physically at the venue as well as those watching at…

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The Parable of the Sower and the duty to every Malawian voter: A reflection for the next seven days towards September 16

* The Seed on the Path – Indifference; The Seed on Rocky Ground – Impulse; The Seed Among Thorns – Distraction; The Seed on Good Soil – Responsible Citizenship By Chifipa ‘Chifi’ Mhango, Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Good day Fellow Malawians, When Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, He described how seeds fall on different types of ground — some on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil….

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Political parties sign Blantyre City peace declaration ahead of September 16 elections

* As Malawi Police Service is conducting anti-violence campaign in various parts of the country urging candidates, youths and community members to embrace peace and tolerance  during this period * There is need for collective responsibility from candidates, young people and all other electoral stakeholders to create a conducive environment for peaceful campaigns that should lead to peaceful, credible and fair elections By Pempho Nkhoma & Alice Ndunya & Amanda Chimtengo, MANA Political party representatives and stakeholders in Blantyre…

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Mumba pledges to tackle water challenges hunger, low wages in estates and expand access to NEEF loans in Thyolo

* Thyolo was among the districts that have reaped significantly from the Mtukula Pakhomo cash transfers and various development initiatives * As Chief Njema appeals to MCP led government to open ADMARC markets at Limbuli in Mulanje By Yamikani Yapuwa & Innocent Chamtulo, MANA Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has vowed to tackle water challenges, hunger, low wages in estates, and expand access to National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in Thyolo, with intentions to…

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MCP presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba assures Malawians of cement availability

* After the discovery of trade saboteur, Agrocom Ltd, which was found hoarding 10,000 bags of cement imported from Zambia By Chifundo Kowedza & Chifundo Kowedza, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 26 polls, Vitumbiko Mumba has assured Malawians that cement will now be available in many selling points across the country. Mumba made the assurance in Blantyre City’s Soche Zingwangwa Constituency and at Kapeni Primary School, Chichiri Misesa Constituency, and later when he addressed people…

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Chakwera warns saboteurs of development agenda for political gain

Agrocom Ltd caught hoarding cement imported from Zambia after government facilitated forex for the importation  * We have realised that there are some unscrupulous people who are on the ground to frustrate what my government is doing, just to make me look like a failure * But let me warn you that although I am a calm person, do not take me for granted,” said the President * As the Government metes an infringement order on a trade saboteur,…

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Chakwera pledges to continue revamping railway transport system

* We want to make the railway fully operational so that it offers an affordable transport option for goods  * I have already discussed with my counterpart in Zambia at Mkaika that the Nacala Corridor must be functional  By Vincent Khonje & Robert Nayeja, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express On his campaign trail in Mchinji yesterday, President Lazarus Chakwera pledged to continue revamping Malawi railway transport system to provide cheaper and more efficient means of moving goods and…

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Vitumbiko Mumba launches K500 million revolving fund to empower Mzimba Central constituents

* Also donates cement and mattresses worth K48.2 million to Euthini Rural Hospital and two ambulances to Mzimba District and Mzuzu Central Hospitals * As the MCP presidential running mate assures people of Eswazini and Mathandani that government will undertake various development projects in Mzimba By Joel Phiri, MANA; edited by Maravi Express Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba — who is President Lazarus Chakwera’s running mate in the September 16 presidential election representing the Malawi Congress Party…

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