By Burnett Munthali The recent agreement between Malawi and Kenya, aimed at alleviating Malawi’s fuel crisis, has ignited a storm of controversy. Signed on November 5, 2024, by Malawi’s Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Opiyo Wandayi, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been lauded for its promise to stabilize […]
By Burnett Munthali The construction of a temporary water intake for the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) canal risks missing its deadline due to a severe diesel shortage. The project, crucial to the region’s agricultural transformation, has faced delays even before the contractor mobilizes on-site operations. Limbani Gomani, Deputy Coordinator for the project, revealed that […]
By Burnett Munthali Malawi continues to grapple with a severe fuel shortage, leaving many motorists stranded and frustrated. Across Lilongwe, scenes of long queues at filling stations are becoming the norm, as citizens scramble to secure the little fuel available. This situation has sparked questions about whether authorities are taking sufficient action to address the […]
By Burnett Munthali A video clip currently circulating on social media has sparked heated discussions across Malawi. The footage shows a long line of fuel tankers queuing at a depot, waiting to load fuel meant for distribution to filling stations across the country. The sight has struck a nerve with many Malawians, who express a […]
By Burnett Munthali Malawi’s economy is grappling with a severe diesel shortage, leaving producers and suppliers unable to move their goods, as trucks sit idle and drivers camp out at service stations in search of fuel. According to a fuel delivery chart from the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA), diesel supplies have dwindled to near […]
By Burnett Munthali The challenges facing Malawian football have been well-documented, with persistent issues ranging from poor infrastructure and lack of investment to inadequate coaching and governance. As discussions around these challenges continue, it’s crucial to identify actionable solutions that can lead to tangible improvements. In my opinion, a fundamental aspect of addressing these challenges […]
By Burnett Munthali The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) is closely monitoring the nationwide strike in Mozambique, called by opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, in response to allegations of electoral irregularities. The strike poses potential risks to Malawi’s fuel supply, which heavily depends on routes passing through Mozambique. NOCMA spokesperson Raymond Likambale expressed concern […]
By Burnett Munthali In Malawi, the statement, “Chikhala kuti ma push ups amabweretsa Forex, bwenzi pano tili ndi forex lololo,” has become a humorous yet poignant way of expressing frustration over the ongoing foreign exchange (forex) shortages that have crippled the country. Translated loosely to, “If push-ups could bring forex, we would have enough foreign […]
