Tag: Illovo Sugar
Why is Malawian Sugar cheaper in Zambia than at home?
Chiradzulu activist Suleman Chitera takes aim at Sugar giants By Staff Reporter Read moreFaizal Latif of Mapeto implicated in Mera MK300 million sagaBy any economic logic, sugar produced in Malawi should be cheapest on Malawian shelves. Yet the opposite is true. In a growing regional paradox that continues to punish local consumers, Malawian sugar is […]
Sugarcane Growers Association Protests for Government Regulation on Sugar Industry in Chikwawa
By Burnett Munthali The Sugarcane Growers Association of Malawi has initiated a series of protests aimed at compelling the government to implement legislation concerning the sugar industry in the country, specifically in Chikwawa. The protests, which began as a peaceful march from the Presscane company to the office of the District Commissioner in Chikwawa, were […]
Illovo Sugar Company donates maize to vulnerable households in Chikwawa
By Twink Jones Gadama In a gesture aimed at alleviating hunger and food insecurity, Illovo Sugar Company has donated maize to 6,500 households in the area of Traditional Authority Lundu in Chikwawa. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarSpeaking during the donation ceremony, Kondwani Msimuko, the company’s Corporate Affairs Manager, expressed concern over the hunger situation affecting […]
Illovo Pedals Forward With Community Development
By Draxon Maloya Illovo Dwangwa Sugar Estate has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting thriving communities through the production of food and energy, mobilizing resources for education, health, and sanitation initiatives. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarThe company’s General Manager, Mackean Debwe, emphasized this dedication during the prize presentation for the 85-kilometer Tour de Dwangwa charity cycling […]
Illovo Sugar Malawi’s Move Into Scrap Metal Business Sparks Outrage Among SMEs
By Burnett Munthali Illovo Sugar Malawi’s recent decision to venture into the scrap metal business has sparked outrage among local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with many accusing the company of threatening their livelihoods and disrupting the local economy. The move has raised concerns that it could crowd out smaller businesses that rely on scrap […]
Sugar prices soar in Malawi: brown sugar now at K2,600 per packet
By Burnett Munthali Consumers across Malawi are facing yet another financial blow as the price of sugar has significantly increased. As of today, brown sugar is being sold at K2,600 per packet, up from the previous K2,250. This sudden rise has left many Malawians worried about the growing cost of essential goods amid already challenging […]
Two men arrested in Chikwawa for possession of suspected stolen irrigation pipes from Illovo Estate
By Burnett Munthali Two men have been arrested in Chikwawa District for allegedly being in possession of irrigation pipes suspected to have been stolen from Illovo Sugar Company’s estate. The suspects, identified as Nelson Mwalala and McDonard Kachingwe, were apprehended on Sunday this week at the Thabwa checkpoint while on their way to Blantyre. Read […]