tobacco Archives

I want farmers to be rewarded for their work – Nankhumwa

Sep 13, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Kondwani Nankhumwa says he will use his position to ensure farmers are rewarded for their toil. The minister told state owned MBC he wants farmers to be able… ...

No grower will remain with unsold tobacco – Govt

Sep 08, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has assured all tobacco farmers in the country that no grower will remain with unsold tobacco by the time tobacco marketing season closes. Minister responsible,… ...

Overproduction gives tobacco buyers excuse to offer low prices – TCC

Aug 16, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) says tobacco buyers usually know they will pay low prices when there is overproduction of the crop. TCC Chief Executive Officer Kayisi Sadala made the remarks at a media interface… ...

CK Chief seeks to deal with child labour

Aug 14, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Traditional Authority Ndakwera of Chikwawa has disclosed that he will soon put in place a committee that will work to deal with increased cases of child labour in his area. Chief Ndakwera made the remarks… ...

Govt commends JTI for recruiting fresh graduates

Aug 12, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has commended Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Leaf Malawi for recruiting fresh graduates. JTI held a Career Fair on Thursday in Lilongwe where graduates from both private… ...

TAMA urged to speed up diversification

Jun 28, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has told the Tobacco Association of Malawi (TAMA) to diversify into the other crops. TAMA is an association of farmers who mainly grow tobacco. On Tuesday, the… ...

Tobacco sales slump in Malawi

Jun 26, 2019 Richard Jimu 0 &

Tobacco sales have gone staggeringly low in Malawi this year as compared to last year's marketing season. Since April this year when the market was opened, just $92 Million has been realised. This is against… ...