Business Unpacked
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Honeymoon over on fuel supplies
In the thick of the fuel shortages of the past two or so years, there was a joke that used…
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Let’s reflect on tourism development
Today, September 27 2012, Malawi joins the international community in celebrating World Tourism Day. The day was set aside to…
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‘Customer-scare’ on the rise
Customer care and customer service have become buzz words for nearly every business entity across the world. Every organisation promises…
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Time to rethink fuel pricing
Nearly five months after their disappearance, the dreaded long fuel queues have resurfaced in two of the country’s four cities.…
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Beyond corporate governance talk
Much has been said and written about corporate governance. To a greater extent, it appears corporate governance is mostly linked…
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Respond to faults with urgency
In an apparent drive to respond to customer queries efficiently, many service providers in the country have set up call…
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Prices will rise and fall…
News of a fuel pump price hike effective August 10 2012, barely one month after the prices were reduced, took…
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Why the double standards?
In recent weeks, Industry and Trade Minister John Bande has been a busy body, moving up and down the country’s…
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My last laugh on MSB
It is said that he who laughs last, laughs best. I have failed to resist the temptation of bragging that…
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100 days of tears, gains
Dust has now settled on the euphoria that characterised President Joyce Banda’s first 100 days in office which she clocked…
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More on fuel prices, retailers
Pricing is a sensitive issue to both the buyer and the seller. Perhaps it is in this context that the…
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Fuel retailers have no case
So, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) is not a toothless bulldog I have always thought it was! It was…
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We are 48, let’s grow up
How time flies! Malawi will tomorrow, July 6 2012, celebrate 48 years of independence from its former colonial master, Britain.…
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On competition, fair trading
Nearly five or so years ago, prior to my becoming a charter member of the New Century Lions Club of…
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Escom, why should we pay more?
In the name of effects of the recent 49 percent devaluation of the kwacha and “full-cost-recovery”, prices of almost everything…
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Trade fair over, same old story
They came from far and wide. They exhibited and struck business deals. Then, the 24th Malawi International Trade Fair (MITF)…
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Devaluation vs. floatation
Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) effected a double policy decision which affected our beloved kwacha in…
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Egyptians back at the polls to pick president
Egypt resumed its first free presidential election on Thursday after a first day of voting that passed off mostly calmly,…
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Concerns over South Africa’s new security laws
Concerns are growing in South Africa that new laws on intelligence, security and graft-busting may end up protecting the political…
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Lilongwe chief warns against maize selling
 A chief in Lilongwe has called on maize traders not to ply their trade in his area between now…
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