Month: March 2018 Posts

Malawians need realistic budget – ECAMA

Mar 24, 2018 Bright Malenga 1 &

Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) says there is need for government to make a realistic budget based on Malawi's economic capability. ECAMA President Chikumbutso Kalilombe made the remarks on Friday during 2018/19 Ministerial Pre-budget Consultation… ...

NGOs submit proposals for next budget

Mar 22, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Various organisations on Wednesday submitted their proposals to Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) for the next budget. Organisations working in various sectors gathered in Lilongwe to submit their concerns during Pre-budget Consultations Validation meeting. MEJN… ...

Malawi rating drops on Open Budget Index

Mar 21, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi has suffered a drop on the Open Budget Index (OBI) which focuses on providing information about how the country raises and spends public money, an Open Budget Survey (OBS) has revealed. According to the… ...

MEJN demands speedy action over district council cashgate

Jul 22, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

The Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) has called for speedy action on reports of financial mismanagement at district councils in the country arguing there are a lot of cases of that nature that are stalling.… ...

Malawi’s population boom: Analyst says situation poses a great threat

Feb 27, 2017 Joseph Dumbula 45 &

Malawi’s rising population is a serious cause for worry for the country’s socio-development, economy and environment, an analyst has said. According to statistics from the 2015-16 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey) (MDHS) conducted by the… ...

Malawi’s inflation continue to rise

Aug 22, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 13 &

The country’s rate of inflation made a familiar movement in July as it jumped to 23.5 percent from 22.6 percent in June as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), the National Statistical Office (NSO)… ...

The rich should pay more taxes – Experts

May 19, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 21 &

National Tax Justice Platform (NTJP) has asked government to introduce policies that will ensure that the rich pays more taxes. One of the members of NTJP Dalitso Kubalasa said there is need for big companies… ...