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Air Malawi, 8 others in joint fuel purchase deal
January 18, 2012
Air Malawi, 8 others in joint fuel purchase deal
Air Malawi and eight other members of the African Airlines Association (Afraa) last week launched a joint fuel purchase programme…
Malawi still working on options to ease fuel shortage
January 17, 2012
Malawi still working on options to ease fuel shortage
Amidst dry fuel pumps, government is still working on a number of options to ensure a steady supply of the…
Cama urges consumers to fight for their rights
January 17, 2012
Cama urges consumers to fight for their rights
As Malawians celebrated the life of freedom fighter John Chilembwe on Sunday, the Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has urged…
Engineers to focus on public safety in 2012
January 17, 2012
Engineers to focus on public safety in 2012
The Malawi Institution of Engineers (MIE) says it will invest a considerable amount of its time and energy in 2012…
‘RBM’s K25bn export fund timely’
January 17, 2012
‘RBM’s K25bn export fund timely’
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has set aside K25 billion ($150m) to be loaned out to farmers from this…
NBS, Standard Bank up market
January 16, 2012
NBS, Standard Bank up market
Share price gains in two banks on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) last week pushed up the indicative Malawi All…
Malawi inches up on economic freedom ladder
January 16, 2012
Malawi inches up on economic freedom ladder
Malawi’s economy inched up five places on the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom compiled by The Heritage Foundation and The…
Poor leaf costs Malawi K26bn
January 16, 2012
Poor leaf costs Malawi K26bn
Malawi’s tobacco industry last year lost an estimated $155 million (about K26 billion) in revenue arising from poor quality leaf…
Malawian company shines on global stage
January 14, 2012
Malawian company shines on global stage
A local manufacturing company, Sharma Industries, has made it big on the international stage by being among 37 vibrant manufacturing…
Don’t expect financial rescues from your parents!
January 14, 2012
Don’t expect financial rescues from your parents!
I have seen adolescent minds in mature bodies all over. Yes, you have seen them too. These are young men…
RBM probes banks on rates
January 11, 2012
RBM probes banks on rates
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has sent out a team of investigators to check overcharging of foreign exchange by…
Produce market system proposal in limbo
January 11, 2012
Produce market system proposal in limbo
There has been no progress on the Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) proposal submitted to government on the introduction of…
GMO cotton trials delay
January 11, 2012
GMO cotton trials delay
Bunda College of Agriculture has delayed genetically modified cotton trials to the end of this month from last December. Speaking…
Malawi to quantify mineral resources
January 11, 2012
Malawi to quantify mineral resources
Malawi is this year expected to conduct a study to determine the type and amount of minerals buried under its…
Tobacco growers speak on quotas
January 10, 2012
Tobacco growers speak on quotas
Some tobacco farmers in Malawi have spoken out on the introduction of quotas by the Tobacco Control Commission (TCC), saying…
100% minibus fare hike looms
January 10, 2012
100% minibus fare hike looms
Malawians, already bruised by escalating commodity prices, should brace for even harder times as the Minibus Owners Association of Malawi…
Air Malawi awaits govt approval on aircraft
January 10, 2012
Air Malawi awaits govt approval on aircraft
Air Malawi Limited says it is waiting for government to approve their submissions on a new lease agreement for a…
IMF unmoved by Bingu’s remarks
January 9, 2012
IMF unmoved by Bingu’s remarks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it will continue negotiating with the Malawi Government to make sure that the country’s…
Paprika brings hope
January 7, 2012
Paprika brings hope
At a time crop diversification has become more critical to create a wider base for the export market, a study…
Association to revamp car hire industry
January 7, 2012
Association to revamp car hire industry
The country’s car hire industry is working on the creation of a new association which seeks to revamp the sector…