Off the Shelf

Pray Middle East conflict does not affect oil prices

The Russia-Ukraine war severely impacted Malawi’s agro-based economy by driving up fertiliser and fuel costs, exacerbating food insecurity and increasing…

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Naming, shaming of loan defaulters long overdue

Beneficiaries of Medf, previously known as the Neef—have historically defaulted on loan repayments due to a combination of institutional, political,…

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Former FBM employees, are you here?

This week, the Supreme Cour t Appeal made a landmark ruling that economic and finance experts say could heavily shake…

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On the two Vice-Presidents’ recent activities

The country’s two vice-presidents have recently been hogging the limelight for unenviable reasons. First Vice-President Jane Ansah was away to…

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The economics and politics of fuel price hikes

It is deeply troubling that petrol has increased by 96 percent and diesel by 81 percent within three months. The…

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Hail Judge Kenyatta on Chimwendo bail application

When judge Mzondi Mvula promised on December 24 2025, that he would deliver his ruling on Malawi Congress Party (MCP)…

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A Happy and Prosperous 2026

We cannot wish away 2025, which came to a close just three days ago, without reflecting on it. What defined…

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Why the Zambia maize no-show

 One of the trending issues this week is the no-show of the promised 200 000 metric tonnes (MT) of Zambian…

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