Category: News
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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.…
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69 Graduate from Maone Technical College
Sixty-nine students have graduated from Maone Technical College in Blantyre, with a call to use their vocational skills to establish businesses and contribute to Malawi’s economic development. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Malawi Relief Fund UK (MRF) Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Mangera said the graduates successfully completed a three-year vocational training programme designed to equip…
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Standard Bank Records K122 Billion Profit in 2025 Financial Year
Standard Bank Malawi has reported a profit of K122 billion for the 2025 financial year, reflecting strong business performance and growth in its operations. The announcement was made during the bank’s 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Blantyre, where officials engaged shareholders and other stakeholders in reviewing the institution’s performance over the past year.…
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QECH Iyamba kulipiritsa Ophunzira Ntchito
Chipatala cha Queen Elizabeth Central (QECH) chakhazikitsa ndondomeko yolipiritsa ophunzira omwe amaphunzira ntchito pachipatalachi, ngati njira yofuna kupeza ndalama zobwenzeretsera zipangizo zomwe ophunzirawa amaononga pa nthawi ya ntchito. Mkulu wa pachipatalachi, Dr. Patrick Dongosolo Kamalo, wauza TVI kuti chipatala cha QECH chiri ndi ntchito zingapo, kuphatikizapo chisamaliro cha odwala komanso kuphunzitsa ophunzira ochokera msukulu zaukachenjede…