Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Malawians are eagerly waiting for reduced Sugar prices

By Iommie Chiwalo The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Malawians are still waiting for reduced Sugar prices considering that the seven days that government gave to Illovo expired on Wednesday June 21, 2023. In a press release...

OFF PHILANTHROPIST DOZY MMOBUOSI DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT: MALAWIANS, LET US STOP THIS PETTINESS

Countries around the world have their own ways of honouring individuals whose work they consider outstanding, or to have served the greatest good for the greatest number of people. In the 1950s, Cuban Fidel Castro honoured Argentinian Doctor and revolutionary,...

GOOD SAMARITAN MMOBUOSI TRUE FRIEND OF MALAWI AMIDST CYCLONE FREDDY DEVASTATION…Releases K500 million for construction of victims’ houses

Cyclone Freddy was an utter devastation across 10 districts in the southern part of Malawi that so many people will fail do describe for years to come. Lives were lost and property worth billions of Malawi kwacha was swept away...

CDEDI still not backtracking on sugar production, pricing inquiry

By IOMMIE CHIWALO The announcement by Ministry of Industry and Trade that Illovo Sugar Company has agreed to reduce sugar prices within the week has not shaved Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) on its demand for an...

South African appointed new group CEO of inq…Inq. operates in 9 African markets, including Malawi

Edge and ICT solutions provider the inq. Group, previously known as Skyband Corporation in Malawi, has appointed South African seasoned industry leader Glad Dibetso as new Group Chief Executive Officer. Dibetso, who succeeds Nick Reed, will become CEO Designate from...

PressCane Limited touts environment conservation strides

Ethanol distiller, PressCane Limited has said it is constantly finding innovative ways to conserve the environment while providing the nation with energy needs and solutions. PressCane Limited Marketing Manager Mercy Kamanga said in an interview ahead of the commemoration of...

SUGAR PRICING SPARKS DEBATE…CDEDI seeks clarity on sugar production, pricing

By IOMMIE CHIWALO While Illovo sugar company has threatened to seek court redress against issuance of import licenses, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament and the Parliamentary Committee...

MALAWI SMALL-SCALE GROWER CO-OPERATIVE WINS GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Illovo Sugar Malawi plc extends its congratulations to Phata Sugarcane Outgrowers Cooperative in Malawi which has won the inaugural “Growing a Better Planet Award” under the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA), by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform). The SAI...

CDEDI cautions against harassing refugees, asylum seekers

By IOMMIE CHIWALO The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has urged government to stop victimising fellow Africans under the guise of implementing laws and regulations governing refugees and asylum seekers. The voice of reason from CDEDI is coming...

NBM inspires Stella Maris Secondary girls

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has encouraged girls at Stella Maris Secondary School in Blantyre to stay focused in their studies and develop an interest in matters related to finance and the economy. . The Bank’s Mobile and e-Money...
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FDH Bank Plc earmarks 150 SMEs for the US$10 million ATEX financing

FDH Bank Plc has earmarked about 150 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from the US$10 million...
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