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Malawi: 'No Future for Tobacco,' Says President Chakwera
Nyasa Times, 13 May 2021
"The Malawi economy can do away with its reliance on tobacco." Read more »
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Malawi: President Proposes Switch From Growing Tobacco
VOA, 20 April 2021
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday the country should move away from growing tobacco, although it contributes to more than 60 percent of the country's earnings,… Read more »
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Malawi: Agri Minister Lowe Furious Over Tobacco Rejection Rate, Summons Buyers
Nyasa Times, 26 April 2021
Agriculture minister Lobin Lowe has expressed fury over the high rejection rate currently at 72 percent. Read more »
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Malawi: Malawi Government Commits Tobacco Buyers On Prices
Nyasa Times, 17 March 2021
Government has signed a price agreement with tobacco buyers, committing them to buy the leaf not below the agreed prices when the tobacco marketing season starts. Read more »
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Malawi: Unlicensed Tobacco Vendors Convicted
Nyasa Times, 6 May 2021
"it is a crime to buy tobacco from growers and vendors without a buyer's license." Read more »
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Malawi: Chakwera Orders Agriculture Ministry, Tobacco Control Commission to Find More Tobacco Buyers
Nyasa Times, 21 April 2021
Malawi President, Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Ministry of Agriculture and Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) to find more Tobacco buyers. Read more »