Business
‘Three Malawians share one mobile phone’
February 19, 2013
‘Three Malawians share one mobile phone’
The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (Macra) has said cellular subscriptions stands at low 33 percent because of high costs and…
Free trade zone to up intra-trade by 22 %
February 19, 2013
Free trade zone to up intra-trade by 22 %
Experts are optimistic that when the African Union’s (AU) Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) in Africa is successfully established, it…
Growth of motor trade turns tyre fitters into sellers
February 19, 2013
Growth of motor trade turns tyre fitters into sellers
The growth of second hand motor vehicle trade industry in Malawi has assisted a number of people in the country…
‘50% rise in Malawi’s tea earnings meaningless’
February 18, 2013
‘50% rise in Malawi’s tea earnings meaningless’
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) collected K26.9 billion in January, beating its revised target of K22.9 billion for the month…
Malawi saves K36bn on auto-fuel pricing
February 18, 2013
Malawi saves K36bn on auto-fuel pricing
Malawi Government has saved K36 billion through the adoption of the automatic pricing mechanism (APM) on fuel in May 2012,…
Malawi exports set to rise in 2013
February 18, 2013
Malawi exports set to rise in 2013
Malawi exports are projected to rise in 2013 backed by the expected strong tobacco output this year and growth in…
Telephone bureau operators warn of stay away
February 18, 2013
Telephone bureau operators warn of stay away
Telephone Bureaus Association of Blantyre has warned that they may stay away from selling airtime if telephone operators in Malawi…
Thofu offers portable CD4 Count machines
February 18, 2013
Thofu offers portable CD4 Count machines
Thofu Investments, one of Malawi’s suppliers of medical laboratory equipment, says they are now offering CD4 count machines that provide…
Water users association sales jump 34%
February 16, 2013
Water users association sales jump 34%
Nkolokoti-Kachere Water Users Association (WUA) has seen its water sales increasing to K28 million (about $82 352) in the year…
BAM seeks to curb money laundering
February 16, 2013
BAM seeks to curb money laundering
Commercial banks in Malawi will continue asking for customers’ details to comply with the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Serious…
Liquidator doesn’t want Air Malawi exposed
February 15, 2013
Liquidator doesn’t want Air Malawi exposed
The liquidator of Air Malawi is not obliged to expose the public and government beyond the amount covered by the…
Export Trading impresses agri minister
February 15, 2013
Export Trading impresses agri minister
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ulemu Chilapondwa has expressed satisfaction at prices Export Trading Company is offering to local farmers. Chilapondwa…
‘Malawi economy needs radical approach’
February 15, 2013
‘Malawi economy needs radical approach’
Malawi’s economy, currently in the doldrums, needs a radical approach to be resuscitated, capitalising on pockets of success which it…
Mchinji cooperatives earn Japan recognition
February 15, 2013
Mchinji cooperatives earn Japan recognition
Kamwendo Cooking Oil Cooperative Society Limited in Mchinji has done Malawi proud by scooping the Japanese Hiramatsu One Village One…
Topic 24: Price/Earnings Ratio: What’s in a share price?
February 15, 2013
Topic 24: Price/Earnings Ratio: What’s in a share price?
After a broader and comprehensive review in the past weeks of what investment analysis involves, its importance in investment decision-making…
Malawi parliament to discuss 3 business bills
February 13, 2013
Malawi parliament to discuss 3 business bills
Malawi government is set to table three bills in Parliament during the mid-term budget review intended to ease the cost…
Joy on energy is short-lived—MIE
February 13, 2013
Joy on energy is short-lived—MIE
The Malawi Institute of Engineers (MIE) has said Malawi will enjoy a stint of adequate power supply by end of…
Communication industry under surveillance
February 13, 2013
Communication industry under surveillance
Malawi’s Competition and Fair Trading Competition (CFTC) has put the communication industry under surveillance due to what it calls anti-competitive…
Admarc to tighten noose on maize sales
February 13, 2013
Admarc to tighten noose on maize sales
Admarc has said it will strengthen its relationship with market committees to stop people who buy maize in its depots…
‘Quality of services in hotels unsatisfactory’
February 13, 2013
‘Quality of services in hotels unsatisfactory’
A survey Umodzi Consulting conducted recently has revealed that most customers are dissatisfied with service levels offered in the hospitality…