Month: July 2018 Posts

Independence Day donation irks Malawians

Jul 06, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 6 &

Malawians have expressed disappointment over donated Malawian flags which have been erected in the capital city, Lilongwe for the 54th Independence Day celebrations. On Thursday, Economist Henry Kachaje noted on Facebook that flags which have… ...

IMF loan shows Malawi economy yet to recover – Kachaje

May 02, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Economist Henry Kachaje has claimed that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of a new credit facility for Malawi is a sign that the country’s economy is yet to recover. On Monday, International Monetary Fund… ...

Kachaje trashes Ben Phiri’s remarks

Apr 17, 2018 Bright Malenga 3 &

Government critic Henry Kachaje has trashed politician Ben Phiri's remarks that Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera should first acquire experience before becoming president. During an interview with Zodiak, Phiri who is a Democratic… ...

Kachaje takes swipe at Mutharika

Mar 30, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 5 &

Economist Henry Kachaje has taken a swipe at President Peter Mutharika for officially opening old post offices. Mutharika yesterday opened the Mlambe one Stop Service Centre in Mangochi where a person can find services offered… ...

Malawi is led by educated fools – Chakwera

Aug 25, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

Leader of Opposition Lazarus Chakwera has claimed that Malawi’s politics is riddled with educated fools who are entrusted with leadership positions. Chakwera who is also Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president made the remarks at a… ...

K42 billion maize debt sparks anger

Jul 06, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 19 &

Government has been condemned following reports that it will repay the loan which Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) took from commercial banks to buy maize last year. According to reports, ADMARC has offloaded to… ...

Schools, hospitals should not be left in hands of corrupt Govt – Kachaje

Apr 16, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

One of the country’s economists Henry Kachaje has urged the church in Malawi to invest heavily in education and health saying corrupt governments cannot run the sectors effectively. Through his Facebook page, Kachaje said for… ...

Don’t rush into marriage – Kachaje

Apr 12, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

One of the country's economic commentators Henry Kachaje has advised Malawian youths not to rush into early marriages. Through a post on Facebook, Kachaje also faulted the popular saying that life begins at 40 claiming… ...

No Bushiri for me – Kachaje says

Jan 21, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 467 &

President of Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Henry Kachaje has become the second person to shun a symposium organised by Christian Youth Association of Malawi (CYAMA) where Prophet Shepherd Bushiri will be guest speaker. This… ...

Malawians urged to start working hard

Nov 06, 2016 Thula Chisamba 77 &

Renowned business tycoon James Chiutsi has urged Malawians to embrace the concept of working hard in order to improve their financial status. Speaking in an interview, Chiutsi who is also President of Small and Medium… ...

All set for premier Christian leadership conference

Jul 29, 2016 Chris Loka 3 &

As part of equipping people with leadership skills in these uncertain times, International Christian Assembly (ICA) has organized a premier leadership conference scheduled to take place in Lilongwe. The conference will be held from 2nd… ...

ECAMA doubts Malawi’s GDP projection

Jun 07, 2016 Luke Bisani 10 &

Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) has doubted the projections by Malawi minister of finance Goodall Gondwe that the country is to have a 5.1 percent growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During the 2016/17 budget… ...

Analysts call for abolition of Malata, Cement subsidy

May 07, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 9 &

Analysts in Malawi have advised government to abolish the Malata and Cement subsidy program as it is affecting the growth of the country’s fragile economy. This is coming at a time when many quarters of the… ...

Experts demand death sentence for albino killers

Apr 30, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 224 &

Social commentators in Malawi have called for death sentences for people convicted of killing albinos. The commentators were reacting to the case of a man who has been given a 17 year-jail term for killing his… ...

Malawian parents drilled

Feb 29, 2016 Martha Chikoti 65 &

Economic Association of Malawi (Ecama) President Henry Kachaje has urged parents to be responsible for their children’s well-being by giving them breakfast before they go to school. Kachaje said some parents run away from their… ...