Month: December 2016 Posts

Mutharika blames planning for Malawi’s stunted economic growth

Dec 01, 2016 Luke Bisani 262 &

President has again blamed the past for Malawi’s troubles arguing that poor planning by previous governments has fueled the current level of poverty in the country. Speaking during the launch of the National Agricultural Policy… ...

Tough times for Malawi: Cost of living up by 27 percent

Nov 18, 2016 Luke Bisani 98 &

Malawians across the country are to suffer the effects of weak currency that has forced an upward pricing of goods, according to a survey by Center for Social Concern (CFSC). The survey discloses that the… ...

Germany gives Malawi K36 billion to improve health, education

Nov 16, 2016 Bright Malenga 145 &

Germany has given Malawi 45 Million Euros (K36 Billion) and hopes the money will help improve the southern African country’s health, education, and social protection sectors. Speaking at Capital Hill in Lilongwe after signing the… ...

Malawi is in shambles – MCP

Nov 14, 2016 Luke Bisani 42 &

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has described the current socio- economic woes that the country is sailing in as destructive for the nation. The sentiments follow economic hiccups that have witnessed sharp devaluation of local… ...

Small businesses hit hard by blackouts

Nov 14, 2016 Thula Chisamba 6 &

At a time blackouts are blamed for affecting businesses in the country, members of small and medium business enterprises have added their cry on the issue. Speaking in random interviews on Sunday, members of small… ...

Malawians discontent with RBM’s announcement of MK2,000 banknote

Nov 12, 2016 Chilenje Chilenje 412 &

Malawians have expressed anger over the decision by Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to introduce MK2,000 bank note which will be in full circulation on December 19 2016, saying the development will affect the prices… ...

Malawi should tell companies in the country to shut down – MCCI

Nov 08, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 29 &

The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) says the hiking of fuel amid persistent blackouts in the country is just better telling Malawian companies to shut down. Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera)… ...