The burden of inflation
Four economic aggregates burden a country and its people. They are inflation, high interest rates, unemployment and recession or depression. We will dwell on inflation in this article leaving the other...
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Japanese car dealer move unsettles local businesspeople
A prospective launch of business in Malawi by Japanese-based second hand vehicle exporter Be Forward Japan has been received with discontent among local businesspersons trading in the industry. The...
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Mutharika blasts calls for federalism
One Malawi, one nation. President Peter Mutharika burst into the time-honoured catchphrase to calm re-emerging pressure for a federal government or the North to become a standalone country amid...
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Zikhale is frustrated—PP
People’s Party (PP) has described its campaign director Ken Zikhale Ng’oma’s defection from the party as a sign of frustration following his loss in the parliamentary election. Zikhale dumped the PP on...
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House meets with loaded agenda
The forthcoming sitting of the National Assembly may not just consider the 2014/15 budget as the major item on its agenda, all things considered. There is outstanding business from the previous...
View ArticlePoliticians should not insult our intelligence
Democracy guarantees every individual the right to associate with any group, including a political party, of one’s choice at any time. There is, therefore, nothing wrong in principle with people like...
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Sulom trashes Moyale match-fixing allegations
Super League of Malawi (Sulom) president Innocent Bottoman has said Moyale coach Nicholas Mhango’s match-fixing allegations had no basis and were unfortunate. Bottoman was reacting to Mhango’s claims...
View ArticleMinisters’ demands far from reasonable
So, President Peter Mutharika has rejected the seven proposals for the revised terms and conditions of service for ministers and deputy ministers submitted last Wednesday to his office. The proposals...
View ArticleAECDM trains caregivers in early childhood development
Twelve caregivers drawn from across the Central Region on Friday went home with certificates after they graduated from a training in early childhood development (ECD) in Lilongwe. The Association of...
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Gwamba forms own band
Musicians’ Union of Malawi Awards 2013 best hip hop artist, Gwamba has formed his own band. The band called, Anthu Athu, consists of his old friends in the music business. “I have been working with...
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LWB hikes water tariffs by 50 percent
Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has adjusted upwards its tariff structure by an average of 50 percent from K194 to K291 per cubic metre, The Nation has established. According to a document in our...
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And there soars Bucci
It might be the stab of the silk-pitched and heart-piercing voice in his first single, Umbombo. Or it might be his magic when giants pull him into their songs: he is the one, betraying dazzle in Barry...
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APM rejects new ministerial perks
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has rejected seven proposals from the revised terms and conditions of service for ministers and deputy ministers, saying their current dues will remain the same. The...
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Ad hoc import, export bans costly—Comesa report
Maize price volatility is significantly higher in countries that actively intervene in their maize markets than it is in countries that make little or no effort to manage prices says a 2013 report on...
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Mixed reactions as Big Brother Africa Season 9 hits the screen on September 7
There are mixed feelings amongst local fans as Big Brother Africa Season 9 hit television screens this coming Sunday, September 7, 2014. Some Malawians are scratching their heads and are on their toe...
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Mutharika to open National Agriculture Fair on Thursday
State House today announced that Malawi President Peter Mutharika will officially open the 11th National Agriculture Fair at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre on Thursday August 28. This...
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Piksy braces for album launch
One of the dazzling music artists in the country, Piksy has promised mature and well blended tracks in his forthcoming solo album, which is due to come out in October under his newly formed band, The...
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Woget secures K3 million sponsorship
Woget Stars have secured a K3 million year-long sponsorship from Alliance Capital Limited. They become the second best sponsored team after MTL Queens who get close to K6 million per annum. During the...
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Culture of secrecy fuelling child abuse—IG
Inspector General of Police Lot Dzonzi has said that child abuse cases are on the increase in the country because of “a culture of secrecy”. Speaking on Tuesday in Lilongwe when police received...
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Total Malawi appreciates Dwangwa customers’ support
Total Malawi has said it values interaction with its customers through golf tournaments it organises in the country. The sentiments were made by Total Malawi managing director Michel Malitano during...
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