Challenges Malawi Project commended as Machinga farmers find hope in rice...
Machinga District agriculture development officer (Dado) Sosten Zulu has commended Challenges Malawi Project for the Rice Seed Multiplication Programme, saying it raises hope for enhanced rice...
View ArticlePlus 500 versus IG – Malawians’ favourite Forex Platforms compared
Plus500 has been in operation since 2008, giving it around 12 years in operating experience. This broker is based in the United Kingdom, Australia, Cyprus, and in Singapore, with headquarters in Haifa,...
View ArticleMoney-saving ideas for Covid-19 curbs to life
A few months through a global level pandemic and several cases are still emerging. The economy is badly suffering in the hands of COVID-19 as are the people catching the virus. But now the attention...
View ArticleOld Mutual gives K25bn life insurance cover to Malawi Covid-19 frontline...
Old Mutual has given K25 billion worth of free life cover for 25, 000 Covid-19 frontline workers as the number of coronavirus cases in the country rise steadily. This means Old Mutual Life Assurance...
View ArticleAgricultural extension workers down tools as aviation staff give strike notice
Agricultural extension workers have gone on strike, demanding that the government effect promotions, hardship allowance and provide good houses, among others. Reports from across the country indicate...
View ArticleTobacco market inspires economic hope in Malawi amid despair over coronavirus
President Peter Mutharika’s decision to allow this year’s tobacco market to operate even in the face of the coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic, could prove to be a lifeline for Malawi’s economy which is...
View ArticleBen Phiri lays foundation stone for K430m Goliati Market
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri on Wednesday laid a foundation stone at the site of the K430 million Goliati Market in Thyolo which will be constructed with support from...
View ArticleMfiti warns on Lake Malawi oil exploration: RAKGAS yet to conduct...
Environmental activist Godfrey Mfiti has maintained that exploration and drilling of oil on Lake Malawi should not be rushed until the country put enabling legislation to govern the country’s natural...
View ArticleNorthern Region Water Board donates bins to Karonga Central Market
Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) has urged people in Karonga District to continue practising hygiene and sanitation in public places and adhere to coronavirus (Covid-19) precautionary measures. NRWB...
View ArticleLocal company unveils wine brands in Lilongwe
A Malawian company, Vintage Wines has unveiled five brands of wine on the local market during a launch that took place in Lilongwe. Wine lovers were treated to the brands which are Syrah, Romeo Dry...
View ArticleMultiChoice launches MyDStv and MyGOtv apps
MultiChoice has launched a new milestone for its customers, MyDStv and MyGOtv apps which will enable customers to manage notifications settings for payment history, changing their subscription package,...
View ArticleLilongwe Water Board commissions Area 25 Customer Service Center
The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) on Thursday officially commissioned its Customer Service Center in Area 25 (B) as one way of bringing services closer to the people. The Minister of Irrigation and Water...
View ArticleMalawi economy grows by 5% amidst disasters, political violence and Covid-19
Despite the triple pains of natural disasters, escalating political violence and the rage of coronavirus (Covid-19) global outbreak, Malawi economy in 2019 grew by 5 percent. President Peter Mutharika...
View ArticleFDH Bank ‘Osafinyika promotion’ nears end: Mazda Demio up for grabs
FDH Bank Osafinyika promotion is going towards the end where a lucky winner will be a proud owner of a Mazda Demio vehicle come July 2, 2020. Speaking during the second draw of the promotion in...
View ArticleAirtel Malawi posts K15.9 billion profit after tax – Deloitte
Airtel Malawi Plc has posted K15.908 billion as profit after tax as at December 31, 2019 which is up by K13.598 from the K2.310 billion it made the previous year. According to the financial results...
View ArticleNBS Bank opens 20 000 accounts in rural areas within five months
In an effort to offer banking services to rural areas, New Building Society (NBS) Bank Limited has boosted its customer base by 20 000 between January and May, 2020. Through Enhancement of Outreach of...
View ArticleMinister says irrigation schemes key to agricultural commercialisation,...
The Minister of Irrigation and Water Development, Charles Mchacha has called for concerted efforts towards agricultural commercialisation and revamping of irrigation schemes to sustain the country’s...
View ArticleMchinji traders demand K300 million compensations from government
Some concerned businesspersons affected by Kapiri Market and Bus Deport projects in Mchinji District are demanding K300 million compensation from government for their damaged property. In an interview...
View ArticleAdmarc assure farmers it will continue purchasing crop produce
Agricultural Development Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has assured farmers in the country that it will continue purchasing crop produce particularly maize, until the grain reserves reach the targeted...
View ArticleHousing Investment Cooperative declares 20% patronage refund
In the one and half years since its its inception, Housing Investment and Development Cooperative (HIDCO) has made an accumulated net profit of K14.5 million, up by K1.5 million it made in 2019 of over...
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