Maize Archives

DPP says maize price hike is inhumane

Sep 25, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has described the Tonse Alliance government’s decision to hike the price of maize in ADMARC depots as inconsiderate, inhumane and a direct assault on Malawians' right to food. The… ...

Govt raises price of maize

Sep 24, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Government has raised the selling price for maize in ADMARC depots from K160 to K205 per kilogramme. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Erica Maganga, has announced the price adjustment in a letter to… ...

Cartel forcing Admarc to borrow from banks – Chiphiko

Aug 19, 2021 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) General Manager Rhino Chiphiko says there is a cartel involving officials from various ministries and banks as well as some individuals that benefits when Admarc borrows money from local… ...

Man fined K200,000 for buying farm produce without licence

Jul 26, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The First Grade Magistrate Court sitting at Mponela in Dowa District has ordered a 24-year-old man to pay K200,000 or in default to be in jail for 24 months for buying farm produce without licence.… ...

Malawi Government given 400 bags of maize

Jul 23, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Michael Chiotcha A court in Mangochi has given to Malawi Government 400 bags of maize which were confiscated from a Kasungu based farmer after he was caught smuggling the maize to Mozambique. Mangochi Senior… ...

Farmers lose patience: Selling maize at MK800 per tin in Nkhatabay

Jul 21, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

The dallying by the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to start buying farm produce has led to farmers in some parts of Nkhatabay selling maize at very cheap prices. Spot check findings in Nkhatabay… ...

Five traders arrested for buying maize at low prices in Dedza

Jul 16, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Dedza have arrested five traders for buying maize at K80 per kilogram against government recommended minimum price of K150 per kilogram. Dedza police deputy Publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda has confirmed. The suspects have… ...

Karonga district to have bumper harvest

Mar 28, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Written by: Naomi Langisi Karonga Director of Agriculture Environment and Natural Resources Raphael Mkisi says there is high expectation that farmers in the district will have a 25 percent increase in crop harvesting this year… ...

Thyolo Farmers told to grow sweet potatoes as dry spell hits maize

Mar 26, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Thyolo District Council has urged farmers to grow sweet potatoes as a dry spell has shattered expectations of a bumper maize harvest in the district this year. Acting district commissioner for Thyolo Arnold Jumbe said… ...

NFRA boss suspended over misappropriation of K611 million

Mar 01, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) Chief Executive Officer Nasinuku Saukira has been suspended after K611 million meant for maize purchase was used for operations. NFRA board chairperson Dennis Kalekeni informed Saukila about the suspension in… ...

People of Mzimba West fault Government over AIP

Feb 14, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

People living around Kafukule, Malidadi and Mpherembe in Mzimba West are concerned over food shortage this year as they have failed to buy fertilizer under the Affordable Input Program (AIP) because of the system government… ...

Four traders arrested over fake maize seeds

Dec 21, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Chitipa have arrested four shop owners for being found in possession of counterfeit maize seeds in the district. According to Chitipa Police station spokesperson Gladwell Simwaka, the four have been identified as Morgan… ...

Court ruling reserved in Chimulirenji’s injunction application

Aug 26, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has reserved his ruling in the case in which former Disaster Minister Everton Chimulirenji is seeking an injunction against seizure of his property. Chimulirenji wants the court to stop businessperson Matias Bonongwe… ...

4.2 million farmers in Malawi to access cheap fertilizer

Jul 31, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The Ministry of Agriculture has said the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) will target 4.2 million smallholder farmers and and has estimated that 6.8 million metric tons of maize will be realized in 2020/21 growing season.… ...

Six arrested for slashing maize, demolishing houses

Mar 13, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Police in Mzimba have arrested six people who went on rampage, demolishing three shops and three houses and also slashing maize in three maize fields belonging to three family members at Mtende Trading Centre in… ...