June 09, 2023
East Africa: Chakwera Pushes for Economic Integration Among Comesa Member States
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has emphasized the need for economic integration among Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Malawi: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Producing High Skilled Labour Force
The Malawi Government, through the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to producing high skilled and talented labour force to spur social… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Investment Summit 2023 Touches On Importance of Energy Sector to Further Economic Growth
Malawi Investment Summit 2023 -- that attracted high-level local and international delegates and key economic stakeholders that included presence of President Lazarus Chakwera --… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Small-Scale Sugarcane Grower Cooperative Wins Global Sustainability Award
Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform has bestowed Malawi's Phata Sugarcane Outgrowers Cooperative with its inaugural 'Growing a Better Planet Award' -- under the farm… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Malawi: Minister Hara Appeals for Quality in Construction Sector
The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has expressed dissatisfaction over lack of innovation and creativity by contractors and designers as well as continued substandard… Read more »
Malawi: Mnangagwa in Malawi to Boost Trade, Investment Between Zimbabwe, Malawi
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in the country for a three day state visit which authorities say will boost trade and investment between Zimbabwe and Malawi. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Malawi: Wine Festival to Encourage Businesses for Malawi's Economic Growth
Wine &Wings--a renowned wine company providing individuals and businesses with top-notch wines and craft beers--is this week hosting its second annual Wine Festival in… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Mandates National Food Reserve Agency to Buy Maize On Behalf of Admarc
Government says it has given K6 billion to National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to start buying maize. Read more »
Malawi: Develop Positive Perception Towards Bank Loans, NBM Urges SMEs
Bank of the nation, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) in the country to develop a positive perception towards bank loans which are… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Malawi: Mkango Subsidiary to Acquire 100% of UK-Based Rare Earth Magnet Recycler Hypromag
Maginito, a 90 percent owned subsidiary of Mkango Resources Limited a TSX.V and Aim stock exchange listed company, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Says Malawi Is Next Biggest Investment Destination
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is predicting Malawi will be the next biggest investment destination in Africa and beyond. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Malawi: Internet Connectivity Key to Improving Malawi's Agricultural Productivity, Commercialization-Macra
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has said there must be concerted efforts aimed at ensuring there are right initiatives and incentives to connect farmers to… Read more »
Malawi: IMF Rates Malawi Poorly On First Review of Extended Credit Facility Qualification
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has poorly rated Malawi on the first review of the Malawi staff monitored program, the first step towards the qualification for extended… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Malawi: NBS Bank Introduces 'Open Banking'
NBS Bank has introduced 'open banking', a form of integrational banking that allows other banks and financial institutions to integrate with its system for various payments to… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Calls for Speedy Certification Processes to Promote SMEs
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has called upon authorities at the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to ensure speedy certification processes, stressing that this is key in… Read more »
Malawi: 2023 ICT Expo Opens With a Call to Learn, Connect, Embrace Digital Technology
The 2023 International ICT Expo has opened in Lilongwe with a call to Malawians to learn, connect and embrace the power of digital technology to build a more resilient and… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Malawi: Escom to Roll Out Reconfiguration of Electricity Prepaid Meters From June 1
In compliance with new international requirements for transfer of electricity prepayment tokens, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) will from June 1 launch a Token… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Calls for Adoption of Briquettes Charcoal for Energy
Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change has urged people to adopt alternative energy sources and efficient cooking technologies like briquettes charcoal in order to… Read more »
May 14, 2023
Malawi: Tobacco Rakes in U.S.$64 Million in Forex
Tobacco sales have raked in US$64 million since the tobacco market opened last month, boosting the country's dwindling forex reserves. Read more »
May 13, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Set to Switch on Electricity Mozambique From By December, 2023
Government says the electricity interconnection with Mozambique starts in December this year, giving hope that Malawi will now completely put behind frequent power cuts which have… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Assures Motorists of Availability of Fuel
Government has assured motorists in Malawi that there will be enough fuel in the country from Saturday this week. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Asks Poundstretcher CEO Aziz Tayub to Invest in Malawi
Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera wound up his visit to the United Kingdom (UK) with a call to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Poundstretcher, Aziz Tayub, to consider… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Africa: Minister Kunkuyu Calls Upon African Nations to Address Cyber Security Threats
Minister of Information and Digitalization Moses Kunkuyu has called upon African nations to take candid steps in addressing security threats in the cyberspace if the continent is… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Regulatory Authority to Reduce Forex Shortage With New Law
Malawi Regulatory Authority (MRA) is set to reduce forex shortage in the country with a new amended law called "Customs Controlled Warehouse for Export" which will enable people to… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Lures Kenya's Largest Juice Maker to Invest in Malawi
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has asked Kenya's largest juice maker, Kimani Rugendo, to consider investing in Malawi where fruits are readily available to serve as his… Read more »