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Layman's Reflection
Fuel levies and the cost of past decisions
Fuel prices have now crossed K6 600 per litre, and the pressure is being felt across the economy. In response,…
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Business News
AfDB injects K44 billion for power infrastructure rehab
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted the Malawi Government $23 million (about K44 billion) to rehabilitate key infrastructure at…
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Business News
MCCCI flags trade risks, urges shift
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has urged local firms to pivot towards regional markets, warning…
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Layman's Reflection
If austerity is necessary, let MPs feel it too
Parliament has finally passed a package of tax reforms that will squeeze households, shrink disposable incomes and tighten the operating…
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Business News
Forex reserves in slight jump—RBM
Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves have risen to $608.9 million (about K1.1 trillion), equivalent to 2.4 months of import cover at…
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Business News
K240bn unpaid loans cloud Medf rebrand
The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (Medf) has rebranded from National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) with a renewed strategy to drive…
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Business News
Sovereign wealth fund edges closer
Plans to roll out a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) anchored on mining revenues have moved a step closer after stakeholders…
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National News
MPs ratify new taxes, economists rue impact on the poor
Parliament on Tuesday passed a package of tax reform laws that formalise introduction of new levies and broadening the tax…
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Business News
Climate finance push in dilemma
African policymakers and climate experts have raised fresh concerns over the effectiveness of global climate financing mechanisms. They have since…
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National News
RBM signals readiness for middle east crisis
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says it is prepared to act to contain inflation and exchange rate pressures triggered…
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