The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM), has warned that ADMARC should only proceed with its plans to export maize, until it confirms availability of adequate grain stocks in the country’s silos. The state-run produce marketer intends to start exporting part of its maize stock, subject to the government’s consent. This is aimed at sourcing extra […]
The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has rejected two members of the newly appointed Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) board owing to varied reasons. Some members of the committee confided in Nation Online about the development. PAC held interviews for the newly appointed board members between yesterday and today. According to information that we […]
The newly constituted Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) board will this week announce a fuel hike of more than 20 percent. The hike, it is alleged, was delayed because MERA did not have a board. It’s understood that petrol prices will be hiked to about 1500 Malawi Kwacha from MWK1,150.00 per litre. Prices of Diesel […]
Blantyre Synod’s Billy Gama courts controversy over remark that Chakwera will finish second term. General Secretary of Blantyre Synod, Reverend Dr. Billy Gama has courted controversy when he suggested that President Lazarus Chakwera will serve a presidential second term from 2025 to 2030. Gama said this Saturday during the graduation ceremony of the University of […]
A teenage boy identified as Bob Robin (17), has suddenly died after a high explosive device exploded. According to Eastern Region assistant police spokes person Sargent Tionge Kayenda the incident happened on March 22, 2022, at Malawi Defence Force (MDF) motor firing range camp at Chikala hills in Machinga district. Kayenda told us that on […]
The Malawi Police Service-MPS has emphasized on the need for collaborative efforts in dealing with Gender Based Violence in evacuation camps in the areas affected by cyclones. Deputy Director of Community Policing Services and Rural Police Units, Francis Chisaka at Mulanje police made the sentiments when he visited flood survivors at Mitawa Primary School camp […]
