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Reserve Bank injects K12 billion into Malawi banks

Apr 03, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has released K12 billion into Malawi’s banks to enable the banks to support sectors hit by the Covid-19 in Malawi. The bank announced the package in a Monetary Policy… ...

Coronavirus: Mzuzu Asian community donates items worth K2 million

Apr 02, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Mzuzu Asian Business Community has donated various items worth K2 million to hospitals, police and the army to help them prevent the coronavirus. Speaking to reporters after the donation, member of the group Ash… ...

Public transport fee hike justifiable – Economic expert

Apr 02, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

… Urges Govt to reduce fuel prices Economic expert Lwitiko Munkhondya has said public transport owners are justified to raise their charges in response to the government's directive of reducing vehicles capacity but the government… ...

Coronavirus leading to a global condom shortage: Malawi to be affected

Mar 27, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

There are fears that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a shortage of condoms globally after the world's largest condom manufacturer was forced to shutdown as part of measures aimed at curtailing the spread of… ...

MultiChoice expands information, entertainment offering

Mar 26, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

As one way of keeping the African continent informed about the deadly Coronavirus pandemic, MultiChoice Group (MCG) has expanded its content offering for news, kids shows, movies and curated sports content. Attributing the development was… ...

MERA says Malawi has enough fuel amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 26, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has assured the general public that the country has enough fuel stock to survive any disruptions in fuel importation amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, MERA Chief Executive Officer… ...

Coronavirus: Blue Elephant closed

Mar 25, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Blue Elephant and Restaurant in Blantyre has been closed following the ban on public gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Malawi is yet to register a case but government last week banned public gatherings, forcing… ...

Malawi Airlines suspends flights to South Africa

Mar 25, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi Airlines has suspended flights to South Africa due to the the national lockdown which begins tomorrow in the Rainbow nation over the coronavirus pandemic. The airline said in a statement that flights from Lilongwe… ...

ESCOM says increase in demand has led to 7-hour blackouts

Mar 22, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) says power outages in the country are now lasting 7 hours due to a substantial increase in demand for electricity. In a statement on Saturday, the electricity supplier… ...

Malawi Set For Gambling Boom

Mar 20, 2020 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

Malawi is a country that’s always prided itself on doing things a little differently to the majority of African nations, and those differences are reflected in many of the country’s laws regarding what private citizens… ...

Coronavirus Updates: May Presidential Polls in limbo: Malawi bans public gatherings

Mar 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

There is uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming 19 May 2020 Presidential Elections after Malawi President Peter Mutharika declared a Stare of National Disaster due to the threat of the Coronavirus. President Mutharika said the country has… ...

Mzuzu Council bans selling of green maize

Mar 18, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Mzuzu City Council (MCC) has banned the sale of green maize in the city. In a statement on Tuesday signed by Assistant Director of Health and Social Services Mavuto Lupwayi, the council said it… ...

How to Explain Quotes in Essays: Expert Tips

Mar 16, 2020 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

It’s difficult to imagine a complete insightful essay without quotes. A skillfully used quote can make an essay much more impressive and eye-catching for the audience. Have you found a quote from a credible source… ...

Think tank seeks to transform agriculture

Mar 14, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A think tank called Mwapata Institute has been established to facilitate the development of better policies and supporting institutions that can transform agriculture and improve lives of farmers. The think tank will engage the government,… ...

K175 billion available for biggest agriculture irrigation scheme in Southern Africa – Mutharika

Mar 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Peter Mutharika says the K175 billion Shire Valley project will put 100,000 hectares under irrigation in Chikwawa and Nsanje to create the biggest agriculture irrigation scheme in Southern Africa. Mutharika made the remarks during… ...