The government through Roads Authority (RA) has awarded K7.6bn contract to Mark Construction Company to complete construction of the Thuchira bridge in Mulanje which stalled for almost four years.
Signed and sealed at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Tuesday, the agreements seek to jump-start cash spinning operations in mining and trade sectors that Malawi has identified as potential growth areas in its bid to revive the economy.
Malawi and United States security personnel have jointly arrested six suspected drug traffickers allegedly linked to a Mexican cartel.
In April 2025, in the midst of a recurring fuel supply crisis, disagreements emerged over the best approach to resolve the situation.
While some government officials argued that Malawi stands to benefit more by sourcing fuel directly from oil-producing nations in the Gulf through a government-to-government arrangement, others within the administration opposed the idea, preferring to maintain the system that uses a private agent company operating through Kenya.
In this special report, Eamon Piringu examines the debate at a time when the government is intensifying efforts to permanently address a problem that continues to affect the daily lives and economic well-being of Malawians.
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