July 30, 2022
Malawi: Govt Demands U.S.$309.6 Billion From U.S. Company for Illegal Mining in Malawi
Under instructions from the Minister of Finance, Malawi's Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has written Columbia Gem House of Vancouver, USA demanding US$309.6 billion as… Read more »
Malawi: Ministry of Mining Refutes Rumours of Raw Deal Involving Sovereign Metals Limited
The Ministry of Mining says there is no existing mining development agreement between the Malawi Government and foreign investor, Sovereign Metals Limited over rutile mineral… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Malawi: Medical Drug Factory to Be Constructed in Lilongwe
A company known as Malawi Israel Gold has been allocated 11 hectares of land in Lilongwe where a drug manufacturing factory will be constructed. Read more »
Malawi: Kapichira Hydro Power Station to Be Restored By December
Erratic power supply in the country may come to an end by December when operations of Kapichira Hydro Power Station will be restored. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Malawi: 'Govt Formulating Stringent Measures to Deal With Unscrupulous Investors in Mining Sector'
The Minister of Mining Dr. Albert Mbawala has disclosed that the ministry is formulating stringent measures for ensuring that Malawians do not fall victim again to unscrupulous… Read more »
July 18, 2022
Malawi: DHOs Applying Expenditure Control Measures for Rural Primary Health Service Delivery
The austerity measures to cut on public spending which President Lazarus Chakwera announced in May as the country is grappling with cost of living due to the high inflation rate… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Uganda: Will New Mining Laws in Uganda, Malawi Help Curb Illicit Funds?
Uganda and Malawi have introduced new mining laws which government officials and experts say have great potential to help curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in both countries. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Takes Swipe At Previous Administration for Neglecting M1 Road
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has lamented failure by the previous governments to rehabilitate the M1 Road, which he described as a backbone of Malawi's entire road… Read more »
July 02, 2022
Africa: Retail Forex Traders in Africa Face Risks of Uncertain Regulations & Losses
Retail forex trading in developed nations is fiercely regulated and it is still surprising that as we speak several African countries are yet to do same. The number of active Forex… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Malawi: Agriculture Ministry Moves in to Establish Mega Farms
Ministry of Agriculture officials have swiftly moved in to establish mega farms following President Dr Lazarus Chakwera's directive. Read more »
Malawi: Government Slashes Fuel Allocation for Senior Officials to 250 Litres a Month
As part of the austerity expenditure control measures, Secretary to the President & Cabinet, Collen Zamba has directed that all Grade D directors and other senior officers… Read more »
Malawi: Cdedi Echoes President Chakera's Calls for Policies to Protect Local Construction Companies From Abuse By Foreign Firms
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has echoed President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's call for the development of deliberate policies to… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Malawi: British Investor Pumps in K800m in Oil Manufacturing in Nkhotakota
A British investor has pumped in K800 million in oil industry which is largely to benefit a rural area in Nkhotakota. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Malawi: Minister Lowe Commends Tama Farmers Trust for Campaigning for More Tobacco Production Next Season
The Minister of Agriculture, Lobin Clarke Lowe, has applauded TAMA Farmers' Trust for complementing government efforts in campaigning for more production of tobacco in the next… Read more »
June 18, 2022
Malawi: Govt Increases Beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer As Irish Ireland Pumps in K20bn
The government has increased beneficiaries of social cash transfer to 24,000 from 8,000 following the Irish Government decision to increase the budget to K20 billion. Read more »
Malawi: Mvula Says Chakwera Private Sector Lab Is Game Changer
Renowned political and social commentator Humphrey Mvula has described President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's launch of the Private Sector Lab on Friday in Lilongwe as an… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Determined to Heal Malawi's Sick Economy
President Lazarus Chakwera says a right policy framework is key in the process of healing the country's economy. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Challenges Labs' Stakeholders to Explore Ways of Improving Local Businesses
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has challenged stakeholders at the first ever Private Sector Lab to explore and find ways of improving the local business environment to ensure… Read more »
Malawi: National Youth Service Will Address Rising Unemployment Challenges - Chimwendo Banda
The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Richard Williams Chimwendo Banda, has disclosed that the Nation Youth Service (NYS) programme will be critical to the country's efforts… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera's Mozambique Visit Starts Bearing Fruits As Rail Transport On Nacala Corridor Resumes
The recent visit of Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera to neighbouring Mozambique has started bearing fruits as evidenced by the landing of 500, 000 litres of petroleum… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Earns Praises From Thyolo Chiefs for Limbe-Sandama Railway Project Rehab
Traditional leaders in Thyolo have commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's administration for demonstrating commitment to rehabilitate the Limbe-Sandama Railway… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Cancels Two International Trips As He Adheres to Austerity Measures
President Lazarus Maccathy Chakwera has cancelled two International trips as he religiously adheres to austerity measures, saving the tax payer K260 million in the process. Read more »
June 12, 2022
Malawi: Lilongwe-Kasungu-Jenda - Kacheche-Chiweta Road Rehabilitation to Involve 4 Contractors
President Lazarus Chakwera is on July 5th expected to preside over the ground breaking for the rehabilitation works of the Lilongwe-Kasungu-Jenda and Kacheche-Chiweta M01 Road,… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Calls for Urgent Action On Agricultural Productivity, Commercialisation
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says there is need for urgent action to enhance agriculture productivity and commercialisation in the country. Read more »
Malawi: Ethiopian Airlines Resumes to Ticketing Services As Forex Situation Improves
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed ticketing services for all travel agents in Malawi with effect from today following the improvement of forex situation in the country barely three… Read more »