Study shows VAT collection not doing well in Malawi
A local researcher, Dr. Donasius Pathera, has disclosed that Malawi is not doing well in collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) compared to personal income tax.
Chakwera says good road infrastructure key to enhancing local, international markets
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says quality road infrastructure is key in enhancing the integration of local and international markets, which, in turn, induces improvements in productivity, leading to wealth creation and helping people to move out of poverty.
RBM dismisses MK10, 000 banknote rumours
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has dismissed rumours trending on the social media that it intends to introduce MK10, 000 banknote in the country.
Chakwera thanks UNDP for undertaking various projects to improve quality of education in Malawi
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has thanked United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for undertaking various projects aimed at improving the quality of education in Malawi.
Chikwawa DC commended for punctuality
Vice President, Dr. Micheal Usi Wednesday made a surprised visit to Chikwawa District Council offices to observe the efforts being made to improve services for Malawians and the officers’ punctuality.
Jappie and Yeremiah Chihana demand real infrastructure projects, not empty promises from Chakwera government
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Northern Region on Monday demanded that the Tonse Alliance government should start implementing infrastructure development projects it promised the region other than just paying lip service.
Minister Chithyola outlines measures to cushion poor Malawians
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda has disclosed that the government has outlined a number of measures to cushion poor Malawians from the shocks arising from the recent 44 percent devaluation of the local currency against the United States dollar.
ACB brings anti-corruption services to Ntcheu rural areas
The country’s corruption fighting body, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), has taken anti-corruption services to rural communities of Ntcheu to hear from them issues that they face in their respective areas.
Chakwera proposes trading in commodity exchange with Egypt
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera took advantage of his trip to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, to discuss business possibilities with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
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Ministry of Education committed to prioritizing education
The Ministry of Education has committed to prioritizing education in the country as an enabler of national development at a commemoration of the International Day of Education that took place in Lilongwe.
NICE dares Ntchisi District Council to be transparent, accountable to citizens
National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has challenged heads of departments at Ntchisi District Council to be open, transparent and accountable to citizens for the district to achieve meaningful and sustainable development.
EGENCO faces power generation challenges
ESCOM CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda warned that the 350MW national grid cannot meet growing demand and confirmed that rotational load shedding will continue during peak hours. “We switch customers off and on using a first out, first in approach, and provide schedules in advance so people can plan,” he said
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