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Front Page
Mixed fortunes for listed firms
Except for telecommunication counters, Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE)-listed firms are poised for a good start in the first half (H1)…
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Business News
Imports 92% more expensive—report
Malawi’s terms of trade have deteriorated, with imported commodities now 92 percent more expensive and exports only appreciating by four…
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Business News
Rising prices to push people into poverty
The International Food Policy Research Institute (Ifpri) says the rise in global commodity prices has raised Malawi’s national poverty headcount…
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National News
PTC outlines future prospects, shuts shops
New owners of People’s Trading Centre (PTC) Limited say they are unable to invest in the franchise and strategically change…
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Business News
Govt continues to Stifle local firms
World Bank says Malawi Government continues to borrow heavily from commercial banks as its share of outstanding credit rising to…
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Business News
World Bank speaks on commodity prices
The World Bank says fiscal pressures from elevated global commodity prices may exert an upward push on expenditure and thus…
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Front Page
Fertiliser price hikes worry farmers
Farmers Union of Malawi (FAM) says disruptions to global fertiliser supply chain and rising prices could negatively impact crop production…
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Business News
Consumers fault govt on gas price rise
Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) says the recent 15.47 percent liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price adjustment will make it difficult…
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Business News
Fertiliser firms in forex crisis
Local fertiliser firms are failing to service outstanding bills in excess of $120 million (K124 billion) with suppliers abroad making…
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Business News
MALDECO takes recovery mode
Press Corporation plc subsidiary, Foods Company Limited also known as Maldeco Fisheries, plans to invest $17 million (about K17.5 billion)…
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Business News
PCL moves to divest shares
Press Corporation Limited (PCL) plc has justified its move to divest some of its stakes in three of its subsidiaries,…
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Business News
Malawi struggles on global tourism
Malawi is still struggling to tap from the global tourism boom since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, with figures…
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Business News
Old Mutual moves to curb insurance fraud
Old Mutual (Malawi) plc has launched a fraud awareness campaign to minimise risks and curb insurance fraud in the country.…
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Business News
Fuel levy revenue rises to K74bn, figures show
Fuel levies collected by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) have increased by K5 billion in the 2021/22 financial year (July…
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Business News
Mpico moves to de-risk business
Mpico plc has moved to minimise business risks by indicating that it will not renew some of the leases it…
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Business News
Mera okays 4% Escom tariff hike
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has approved a four percent tariff hike for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi’s (Escom) based…
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Development
Meals for young dreamers
During school days, Rose Saidi, a mother of four, leaves home as early as 3 am. Her task is simple:…
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Business News
Maize prices remain volatile, up 12%
Maize retail prices continue rising despite this being the harvest season, increasing by an average of 12 percent in May…
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Business News
Malawi’s tourism sector recovers, earns K580bn
The local tourism industry slightly improved in 2021 after being worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, published figures from the…
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Business News
Group tips govt on AIP pricing
Fertiliser Association of Malawi has asked government to consider adopting a flexible farmer top up system for the Affordable Inputs…
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