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Government moves to reform sugar industry amid shortages

Government has announced comprehensive reform plans to overhaul Malawi’s sugar industry, aiming to address persistent shortages, stabilize prices, and promote local participation in distribution.

Commentators urge Minister Mumba to stop politicizing sugar crisis

As sugar scarcity continues to affect the country, several renowned social commentators have criticized Minister of Trade, Vitumbiko Mumba, for what they describe as "irresponsible" remarks regarding the issue.

Sugar soars to K6, 000, Illovo says it’s managing the situation

Illovo Sugar Malawi says the current challenges in the availability of sugar is primarily being driven by informal...

IMF walks away: Malawi’s missteps sink ECF program

As concerns grow over Malawi’s stalled Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), civil society organizations (CSOs) and economic experts are offering divergent views on what went wrong — and what should happen next.

Gadama calls for urgent reforms in Mw’s economy

Economist and senior DPP official Dr. Paul Gadama has raised concerns over Malawi’s deepening economic crisis, citing persistent inflation, fuel shortages, and foreign exchange instability. He criticizes the government’s inadequate response, particularly its reliance on monetary policy without addressing structural weaknesses. Gadama calls for a holistic approach that includes targeted agricultural investment, energy reforms, and forex management to prevent further economic decline and social unrest.

Budget remains national instrument to development

Government has said the budget remains the most important national instrument through which public services and other economic activities in the country are implemented for the benefit of all Malawians. 

Cooperative bemoans lack of support for local products

Tithokoze Lime Makers Cooperative Society which manufactures lime in Blantyre on Monday said the lack of support for local products in the country threatens its survival on the market.