George Kalungwe
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President Lazarus Chakwera has joined hundreds of world leaders in mourning the death of the United Kingdom’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
President Lazarus Chakwera has joined hundreds of world leaders in mourning the death of the United Kingdom’s monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
It has been four years since cotton farmers in Malawi were introduced to genetically modified (GM) cotton seed whose main aim is to deal with bollworms. These are the deadliest pests for the crop, capable of reducing yields by over half if not controlled.
Former Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka has been arrested for allegedly abusing his position in the payment of MK19 billion ($18.3m) to the Homeland Security Ministry for the purchase of uniforms and equipment for the Malawi Prison Service.
President Lazarus Chakwera says he would have fired Vice President Saulos Chilima for his alleged involvement in corrupt activities connected to businessman Zuneth Sattar, but he cannot because the law does not allow him.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has devalued the Malawi kwacha with 25% effective Friday, May 27, in what it says is a last-ditch attempt to salvage the shortage of forex in the country.
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the company identified to print ballot papers for the June 23 fresh presidential election (FPE) will commence the work immediately following publishing of the polling day in the Malawi Gazette.
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says its fuel price review committee will meet soon to review the price of fuel in the wake of a decline in global prices owing to Covid19.
President Mutharika has announced drastic measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Malawi, including suspension of mass gatherings and closure of schools.