News In Brief (885)
Forestry Department, Media, Stakeholders Unite Against Deforestation
SALIMA, MALAWI — The Deputy Director of the Forestry Department, Teddie Kamoto, commended the media for their efforts in combating deforestation and called on stakeholders to join forces in the fight, writes Tionge Hara.
MLS Tells Govt to Terminate Fertilizer Deal with East Bridge
The Malawi Law Society has tipped government to terminate the fertilizer procurement deal with Romanian company East bridge.
Former Justice Minister Peter Fatchi Dead
Former Justice Minister and Attorney General Peter Fatchi has died. Fatchi, who hailed from Nsanje district, was one of the founders of the United Democratic Front - UDF.
Cyclone Freddy: Most Cultural Heritage Sites on Blink of Collapse
A report on Post-Disaster Needs Assessment on Cyclone Freddy impacts has revealed that most cultural heritage sites are on the blink of collapse requiring about 9.4 billion Kwacha for recoveries.
CFTC Applies for Stay Order on Judgement in Airtel Malawi’s Case
The Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC) has applied for a stay order, pending an appeal against a 12th July judgement that, the commission should refund 2.1 billion Kwacha fine to Airtel Malawi.
CDEDI Demands Explanation on Illovo Sugar Prices
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Illovo Sugar of Malawi needs to explain why its sister companies outside the country buy sugar at a lower price than the one Malawians pay for.
NPL Celebrates 30 Years of Existence
Nation Publications Limited is celebrating 30 years of its existence, looking back with pride at the journey through which it has contributed to the media industry as well as democracy in Malawi.
Ombudsman Finds no Proof of Unprocedural Auction Sale at CMST
An investigation by the office of the Ombudsman on alleged unprocedural auction sale of motor vehicles and abuse of power by some members of management at the Central Medical Stores Trust has established no proof of the said two allegations.
ICRISAT Urges Govt to Invest More in Millet Production
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has tipped Malawi to diversify her agricultural production systems and invest more in climate resilient crops amid weather shocks.
TNM in K1.8 billion Profit Loss
Mobile phone service provider TNM plc has reported a profit loss of K1.8 billion for the year 2022 on 2021’s K9.7 billion.