CFTC Archives

New Trading law plugs gaps in 1998 legislation

Aug 23, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a significant overhaul of Malawi's trade regulations, the new Competition and Fair Trading Act (CFTA 2024) has filled critical gaps in the 1998 legislation, paving the way for a fairer and more competitive business… ...

Fatal Beauty: Loreal Dark and Lovely Shampoo Banned Amid Safety Concerns

Jun 25, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a warning regarding Loreal Dark and Lovely Shampoo, advising against its purchase and use. Released today 25, June 2024, the CFTC statement disclosed that Loreal South… ...

With the cost of living on the rise, prices of Sugar in Malawi have also peaked in recent years to the extent that very few can afford the product.

Sugar Supply Improves, Government Warns Against Price Gouging

May 08, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced an improvement in the availability of sugar nationwide, urging vigilance against the collusion between wholesalers and street vendors to hike prices. This update follows a series of… ...

CFTC recall Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol

Apr 15, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned consumers, health facilities, pharmacies, and the general public to stop the distribution and use of Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup Batch No. 329304 due to the detection… ...

CDEDI says Malawi not benefiting from Malawian Airlines, Greenbelt Authority

Cdedi accuses government agencies of failing to take action on unfair/illegal trading activities

Apr 04, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has accused the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), and Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) of failing to take action on some companies… ...

Zamm Investments says it had a technical fault on cool drop bottled water

Mar 21, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Zamm Investments has acknowledged that they had a technical fault at their factory which led to the supply of water that did not meet a certain set of standards. This follows a warning by the… ...

CAMA asks CFTC to release names of traders who are hoarding sugar

Feb 29, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has appealed to Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) to release names of traders that were found hoarding Sugar and being behind the high prices and scarcity of the commodity.… ...