Author: Yusuf Chinyada
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“Government is Making Gradual Progress in Improving Road Network,” Says Mhango
Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, has told Parliament that government is making gradual progress in improving the country’s road network despite ongoing financial challenges. Mhango said the Road Fund Administration (RFA) collected K73 billion in the first quarter following the reintroduction of the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), with the revenue being used…
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“US$ 200 Million Needed For Salima-Lilongwe Water Project,” say Government
Government says it requires about US$200 million to complete the long-delayed Salima–Lilongwe Water Project, with authorities now targeting June, 2027 for its completion after securing fresh financial support. Minister of Agriculture, Roza Mbilizi, disclosed this in Parliament on Thursday while responding to questions from legislators, saying government has intensified efforts to mobilise resources to ensure…
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Namalomba Urges MPs To State Verified Facts in Parliament
A heated exchange erupted in Parliament on Tuesday after government accused the opposition of making unsubstantiated claims over the cost of repatriating Malawians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The dispute followed remarks by Lilongwe Nyanja legislator and Malawi Cngress Party (MCP) Director of Youth, Steven Baba Malondera, who claimed at a political rally in…
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New Minister Urged To Promote Small Scale Mining Operations
The Federation of Women and Youth in Mining has urged the newly appointed minister of mining, Thoko Tembo, to focus heavily on promoting small scale mining operations, if the country is to achieve immediate economic gains.The call has been made following the appointment of Thoko Tembo who has been sworn-in on Tuesday as the new…
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Malawi To Add 100 Megawatts of Electricity in August
Malawi is expected to add 100 megawatts of electricity to the national grid by August this year as government moves to ease the country’s persistent power shortages. Minister of Energy, Jean Mathanga, told Parliament on Tuesday that 50 megawatts will come from solar energy projects, while the remaining 50 megawatts will be supplied through the…
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CFTC Warns Against Coordinating Tuition Fee Increases
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned education institutions and their associations against coordinating tuition fee increases, saying the practice could violate Malawi’s competition laws. CFTC spokesperson Innocent Helema said the Commission has received reports that some associations are consulting members on plans to raise tuition and other education-related fees, citing financial pressures.…