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Conti-Partner moves to Old Town
January 16, 2013
Conti-Partner moves to Old Town
Conti-Partner has moved from Bisnowaty Filling Station to old City Motors premises at Old Town in Lilongwe. Conti-Partner is a…
Malawi MPs impressed with development fund
January 16, 2013
Malawi MPs impressed with development fund
Some members of Parliament (MPs) in Malawi have said they are impressed with the Local Development Fund (LDF). LDF is…
‘Value chains need investment’
January 16, 2013
‘Value chains need investment’
Substantial investments in education and training are critical to introduce subsistence farmers into value chains for them to take farming…
MRA raises applicable rate on fringe benefits
January 16, 2013
MRA raises applicable rate on fringe benefits
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has raised its applicable rate on fringe benefits from 29.75 to 30 percent. This only…
‘Businesspeople should stop helping street children’
January 16, 2013
‘Businesspeople should stop helping street children’
Businesspeople have been asked to stop giving alms to street children in Malawi as it encourages them to remain on…
Experts question minimum prices in Malawi
January 16, 2013
Experts question minimum prices in Malawi
Market analysts have questioned Malawi Government’s rationale in setting minimum farm gate prices when Malawi is a liberalised economy where…
Currency repatriation still under discussion
January 15, 2013
Currency repatriation still under discussion
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has cleared uncertainty surrounding the currency repatriation agreement involving Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia…
Ecobank eyes leadership position
January 15, 2013
Ecobank eyes leadership position
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) incoming chief executive officer Thierry Tanoh has said the group will pump more resources into its…
Private sector key to job creation—IFC
January 15, 2013
Private sector key to job creation—IFC
The private sector in developing countries including Malawi can create jobs at a faster rate if policymakers and development institutions…
EAC zero tariffs to benefit big companies—analysts
January 15, 2013
EAC zero tariffs to benefit big companies—analysts
Malawi’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) have expressed reservations on prospects that they will benefit from an extension of the…