The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that farmers purchase the right fertilizers this growing season in order to maximize agricultural productivity.

Government says it will still procure maize from local farmers despite the 200,000 metric tonnes being imported from Zambia as part of efforts to alleviate hunger in the country.

Governance and financial accountability watchdogs are pressing the new Parliament to urgently resume and complete its investigation into the controversial K750 million fertilizer deal from 2022, a scandal that saw public funds paid for undelivered goods.

The Veterans and Ex-Service League of Malawi (VELOM) has called for increased support towards the country’s veteran soldiers, saying many of them continue to struggle to access basic welfare services.