Economic thinktank urges govt, Castel Malawi to reach agreement over taxes
An economic think tank; the Economists Association of Malawi has advised the government to reach an agreement with Castel Malawi Limited, manufacturers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, over...
View ArticlePyxus for transformational agricultural sector in Malawi, embarks on value...
The newly established Lilongwe agro-based company Pyxus Agriculture Limited (PAL) says about 10 000 smallholder farmers from across the country have gone into contract with the company to grow...
View ArticleTHRIVE project to alleviate poverty of 16 000 Malawi farmers
The livelihood of about 16,000 Malawian farming households based in Lilongwe, Ntchisi and Nkhata Bay districts, is expected to improve by 2021 through market driven farming, use of Digital Platforms...
View ArticleMalawi commence National Export Policy 2 consultative meetings
Various business captains and stakeholders are holding a two day consultative meeting this week aimed at soliciting inputs towards the design of the National Export Policy (NES) 2 which is expected to...
View ArticleFDH celebrates Mothers Day with promotion ‘Kunyadila Anakubala’
FDH Money Bureau, a subsidiary of FDH Financial Holdings Limited, has rolled out ‘Kunyadila Anakubala’ promotion to celebrate Mothers Day which falls on 15th October in the country. FDH Money Bureau...
View ArticleNICO managers in private wealth management awareness campaign
NICO Asset Managers is on an awareness drive on how people can prudently invest their money in order to receive meaningful returns in order for them to meet the life goals and dreams that matter for...
View ArticleStandard Bank mentors 400 girls on Day of the Girl Child
On the occasion of this year’s Day of the Girl Child, Standard Bank took lead in the banking sector to mentor about 400 girls in selected branches nationwide on October 11. Explaining why the bank...
View ArticleMalawian technology company sets WhatsApp service for rural village bank groups
Malawian technology startup company, Angle Dimension, has set up a digital platform that allows those that registered their village bank groups to view their account details and transactions at the...
View ArticleLegumes for strong business and nutrition
A value chain analysis conducted in Malawi by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) identified legumes to have strong business case with greatest potential for nutrition and gender...
View ArticleMalawi’s new Customs and Excise amendments running for a month now
The new tax measures for Excise Duty, administered under the Customs and Excise Act have been operational from exactly the midnight of 9 September, as presented in Parliament by the Minister of...
View ArticleMalawi Revenue Authority working with chiefs in Mangochi to fight smuggling
Senior Chief Mponda of Mangochi has pledged to support Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to root out smuggling and tax evasion that is rampant in his area. The chief made the remarks at his Head quarters...
View ArticleCargo scanners now at Malawi borders, aiding goods processing
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) continues to forge ahead with its modernisation drive through the adoption of new ways of conducting its activities to enhance revenue collection. The introduction...
View ArticleLilongwe City Council owed K9 billion in city rates, affecting delivery of...
Business owners in Lilongwe owe the city council K9 billion in arrears due to nonpayment of city rates some of which date back to more than five years. Lilongwe City Mayor, Juliana Kaduya revealed...
View ArticleMET Office warns of adverse weather conditions
A weather expert has warned of adverse weather conditions during the forthcoming rainy season. Director of Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Jolam Nkhokwe says the adverse...
View ArticleChartered Institute of Marketing Malawi awards on November 30
The 2019 Marketing Excellence Awards is scheduled for November 30 at Sunbird Mount Soche hotel in Blantyre, the organizers, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) – Malawi Chapter have announced....
View ArticleSupplier for Likoma, Chizumulu power generators supplier condemns ‘smear’...
Clifford Kawinga, who is the chief executive officer of Creck Hardware and General Supplies, a company which has been awarded a MK952 million Malawi Government contract to supply, install and...
View ArticleMalawi flagship newspaper Nation closed in tax dispute
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has shut down the flagship newspaper The Nation, which is critical of the government, accusing it of failing to pay taxes. Mbumba Banda chief executive officer...
View ArticleStandard Bank mentors 400 girls on Day of the Girl Child
On the occasion of this year’s Day of the Girl Child, Standard Bank took lead in the banking sector to mentor about 400 girls in selected branches nationwide on October 11. Explaining why the bank...
View ArticleMwanamvekha upbeat on IMF K83.1bn Malawi package
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha who is in Washington DC , United States of America says he has had “successful” meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
View ArticleMalawi media drilled on extractives industry reporting
A total of 15 journalists from various media houses in the northern region have been drilled on how to report on issues that will strengthen accountability in the extractive industry through...
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