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Mumba raids Chipiku Plus

Mar 06, 2025 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, made a surprise visit to Chipiku Plus Supermarket in Lilongwe after receiving reports that the store was hoarding sugar. Buyers were told that the shop was out of… ...

Govt cracks down on traders over price display non-compliance

Feb 18, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a stern warning to traders who fail to display prices of goods and services, citing a surge in non-compliance. According… ...

Government orders eleven companies to halt fertilizer and animal feed price hikes

Jan 30, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has directed 11 companies to immediately cease their recent price hikes on fertilizer and animal feed, citing unfair trading practices. The move comes amid growing concerns over market instability,… ...

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CFTC cracks down on excessive pricing: Eleven companies issued interim orders

Jan 29, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken decisive action against 11 companies accused of engaging in excessive pricing and unconscionable conduct. Nine farm input distribution companies and two poultry feed manufacturing companies have… ...