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Malawi scores highly in water, poorly in hygiene

Malawi is above its neighbours when it comes to citizen’s accessibility to water, but scores poorly in hygiene and sanitation, a new report has shown. An economist has since blamed the poor ranking on hygiene and sanitation on misuse of resources allocated to these sectors. In a report which the Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (Csat) in collaboration with […]

Maize prices soar in past 2 months

As the number of people projected to face hunger in the coming months increased to 1.6 million from 1.4 million, a monthly maize market report has also shown a sharp price increase in the staple food. According to the report, in December 2021, maize retail prices averaged K152 per kg which was four percent higher than the previous month but […]

DPP says budget unrealistic

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday said the K1.9 trillion 2021-2022 National Budget, which Finance Minister Felix Mlusu presented in Parliament yesterday, is premised on unrealistic revenue expectations that could be swept away by the Covid-19 pandemic. The party’s spokesperson on finance Joseph Mwanamvekha said he foresees revenue being subdued and expenditure increasing. He said: “Many things will not be […]

We won’t give Up—Chakwera

President Lazarus Chakwera says his administration is determined to build a new Malawi “one step at a time, one day at a time” despite the impact of Covid-19 frustrating achievement of election campaign promises. Delivering his televised Eighth National Address on the War on Covid-19 from Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe last evening, the President was also upbeat that the fight […]

Corruption still rampant—report

by Joseph Mwale 29/01/2021 in Editors Pick, National News Findings by Transparency International (TI) in its Corruption Perception Index (CPI) show that corruption continues to worsen in as Malawi as it ranked 129 out of 180 countries after scoring just 30 points. The score reflects a continued downward spiral as the country scored 32 points in 2018 and was on […]

Neef struggles to recover loans

Government-owned microfinance firm National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) has admitted that it is struggling to recover loans disbursed last year under the Democratic Progressive Party administration. About K6.8 billion was disbursed nationwide when Neef was operating as Malawi Enterprise Development Fund. In response to a questionnaire, as to how they have been enforcing repayments, Neef public relations and marketing officer […]

Former British premier Blair visits Malawi

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in the country on Tuesday, but details of his itinerary are sketchy except confirmation that he will also meet President Lazarus Chakwera. Blair arrived through Kamuzu International Airport around 5am on Tuesday and jumped into a waiting vehicle under police escort, according to sources at the airport. Was in the country on Tuesday: […]