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Mtumbuka drums up support for UTM’s Chiradzulu Nguludi parliamentary aspirant, Touts Kabambe as Malawi’s economic saviour
Capital Radio Malawi
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July 26, 2025
UTM Senior Member, Matthews Mtumbuka, has urged the people of Chiradzulu Nguludi Constituency to vote for Mwayi Lancy Mbewe as their Member of Parliament in the forthcoming 16 September elections. Dr Mtumbuka, who is also UTM’s presidential...
June 2025 Quarterly Activities & Appendix 4C Cashflow
Investing News Network
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July 31, 2025
The collaboration builds on the relationship established between ILS, HyProMag Limited ("HyProMag") and the Magnetic Materials Group ("MMG") at the University of Birmingham ("UoB") through a number of European projects, including the 2020 Innovate...
Malawi Bureau of Standards urges business to be competitive
The Times Group Malawi
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July 23, 2025
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has called on businesses to embrace innovation, sustainability, and quality assurance to remain competitive in both local and regional markets. Speaking in Blantyre on Monday during a Product Certification...
Passport Blues Over! Malawi Resumes Issuance with New High-Security System
Nyasa Times
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July 25, 2025
Malawians can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The government has officially resumed passport processing and issuance services across the country following months of disruption. Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma announced Thursday...
IMM launches first-ever Superbrand Awards to recognize Malawi’s leading brands
The Maravi Post
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July 25, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) has officially launched the Superbrand Awards a first of its kind, research-based awards program aimed at recognizing outstanding brands in Malawi that consistently outperform their...
Mumba decries ‘Worship of mediocrity’ in Malawi’s engineering, construction industry
The Maravi Post
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July 19, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has strongly criticized what he described as a culture of “worshipping and praising mediocrity” in Malawi’s engineering and construction sector. Speaking during a public...
"Industrial development must meet human needs"
African Business
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July 23, 2025
This article was produced with the support of Shelter Afrique Development Bank Oluranti Doherty’s speech at Shelter Afrique’s 44th Annual General Meeting provided fresh perspectives to the discussions. During the session on ‘industrialisation and...
Standard Bank Malawi Wins Two Euromoney Awards
Nyasa Times
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July 25, 2025
Standard Bank Malawi has reinforced its market leadership after being named Best Bank and Best Investment Bank at the presitigious Euromoney for Excellence 2025. Madinga In a statement, the bank says, this cemented its leadership in financial...
WFP lauds Tanzania’s transport reforms, cites $93 million injection into local economy
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has commended the Tanzanian government’s ongoing investments in transport and logistics infrastructure, including the launch of freight train services via the Standard Gauge Railway...
Castel Malawi Warns Against Buying Spirits Without Tax Stamps
Nyasa Times
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July 25, 2025
Castel Malawi, the country’s leading producer of spirits and beer, has issued a stern warning to consumers against purchasing or stocking its products that do not bear official digital tax stamps. In a statement released this month, Castel Malawi...
Castel Malawi assures product integrity amid counterfeit concerns
The Maravi Post
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July 24, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Castel Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality alcoholic beverages amid growing concerns on social media over the quality of some beer products allegedly linked to the company. In a statement signed by...
CCTTFA hails Samia’s vision for regional transport transformation
The Citizen
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Kwala, Coast Region. The Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA) has commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her visionary leadership that is steadily turning Tanzania into a premier regional transport and logistics...
“Don’t purchase or stock any spirits that lack proper tax stamps”- Castel Malawi warns customers
The Maravi Post
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July 24, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Castel Malawi, the country’s leading spirit and beer producer, has issued a strong warning to customers against purchasing its products without tax stamps and urged vigilance to help combat counterfeit goods. The company...
Malawi-Tanzania yet to sign simplified trade regime pact
The Nation Malawi
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July 22, 2025
Three months after Malawi and Tanzania pledged to finalise a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) agreement to enhance cross-border trade, the pact remains unsigned, raising concerns over long-term trade policy stability, it has emerged. The STR was...
Opportunity International Agriculture Finance Programming Celebrates $500 Million Invested in Smallholder Agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa
AfricaBusiness.com
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July 24, 2025
Opportunity International, a global leader dedicated to mobilizing capital for those living in extreme poverty and advancing economic and community development, has achieved a significant milestone: $500 million invested in smallholder farming...
Reserve Bank of Malawi ponders interest subsidies
The Times Group Malawi
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July 24, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) considers scaling up interest rate subsidies and credit guarantees in the quest to enhance the flow of credit for industrial productivity amid structural imbalances that leave the economy wobbly. The central bank,...
Standard Bank Malawi shines with dual Euromoney accolades
Malawi 24
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July 24, 2025
Malawians can expect even more innovation and financial leadership from Standard Bank Malawi following its latest continental recognition as both Best Bank and Best Investment Bank in the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. Speaking...
Sovereign Metals marks major technical and strategic progress at Kasiya Project
African Mining Market
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July 31, 2025
Sovereign Metals Ltd. has reported a productive June quarter marked by major technical and strategic progress at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, alongside a boost from changing global graphite dynamics and strong results from its...
UN prompts Malawi to rethink aid dependency
The Times Group Malawi
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July 24, 2025
By Benadetta Chiwanda Mia: United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator Rebecca Adda-Dontoh has urged Malawi to look inward and develop its own solutions to drive growth and support the implementation of its national development agenda. Adda-Dontoh...
Namibia’s ICT Development Index improves …connectivity must address affordability, digital skills, and quality
New Era
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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) released the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Index (DI) in July 2025. The index measures the level of Universal and Meaningful Connectivity (UMC) of 164 members states...