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FCB celebrates 30 years of growth in banking
The Nation Malawi
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July 4, 2025
First Capital Bank (FCB) plc has marked 30 years of operations in Malawi amid calls for financial institutions to invest more in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are central to the country’s development ambitions. Founded in 1995 with a...
Malawi Stock Exchange 2nd Quarter Market Performance Report - 2025
Mondovisione
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The market transacted a total of 241.70 million shares at a total consideration of MK132.98 billion (US$76.69 million) in 8,786 trades. In the corresponding period 2024, the market transacted a total of 185.27 million shares at a total...
Running Mate Fever: Why Chakwera’s Next Move Could Make or Break Malawi’s Future
Nyasa Times
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July 4, 2025
As the clock ticks toward Malawi’s September 16 General Elections, the political heat is rising, not over who wants to be president, but over who stands beside them. The word “running mate” is now louder than the word “president” itself. Why does...
Private innovation stalled amid Malawi’s struggle to formalize gemstone sector
The Maravi Post
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July 4, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-As Malawi doubles down on its Agriculture, Tourism, Mining ((ATM) strategy and recently expands it to include manufacturing,attention is once again turning to the country’s vast but underutilized mineral wealth. Among these,...
2025 Polls must not be about who wins but where Malawi goes next
The Maravi Post
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July 4, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-As the clock ticks toward Malawi’s next presidential election in 2025, political temperatures are already rising across the country. Parties are reviving alliances, crafting manifestos, and energizing their bases with...
Chakwera inaugurates first Malawi’s Flag Summit with calls for true patriotism
The Maravi Post
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July 4, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)- President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday, July 4, 2025 inaugurated the first ever Malawi’s Flag Summit at Kamuzu Palace in the capital Lilongwe with calls for citizens to be true patriotes. Under the theme, “Redefining our...
Companies continue posting strong 2024 profits despite economic turmoil
Malawi 24
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July 4, 2025
Malawi’s corporate sector is showing signs of resilience, with several companies defying prevailing economic hardships to announce substantial profits for the year 2024. Despite challenges such as inflation, forex shortages, and tight fiscal...
Still Shackled? – analyst questions Malawi’s true Independence
Malawi 24
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July 4, 2025
As Malawi approaches its 61st Independence Day this Sunday, July 6, some voices are questioning whether the country is genuinely free. Political analyst George Phiri has cast doubt on the nation’s independence, arguing that continued economic...
Elon Musk's Starlink goes live in Chad, its 24th market in Africa
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially commenced operations in Chad, following the finalisation of its licensing process and confirmation via the company’s official availability map. The...
Malawi, Mozambique Sign Military Deal to Combat Trafficking
News Central TV
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July 4, 2025
Malawi and Mozambique have agreed to conduct joint military exercises and patrol operations. This initiative, which aims to address cross-border drug and human trafficking, has been celebrated by civil society groups as a significant advancement....
Standard Bank and ICBC partnership opens doors for African exports at massive trade expo
Zawya
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Just as Africa’s leading exporters converged in China for the 2025 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), a landmark announcement electrified the trade landscape: China declared zero import duties on goods from the 53 African countries with...
Malawi opens National Cancer Center to ease burden of overseas treatment
Xinhua News Agency
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LILONGWE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Malawi's National Cancer Center officially opened on Wednesday, marking the end of decades of referring cancer cases to India, South Africa, Tanzania, and other countries for treatment that often came with hefty costs....
Reserve Bank of Malawi gold purchase hits 494kgs
The Times Group Malawi
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July 4, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has purchased 494 kilogrammes (kg) of gold as of May 31, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s gold reserves and establish a formal gold market to combat smuggling. The central bank acquired the gold...
Ecama for policy shift to formalise businesses
The Times Group Malawi
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July 4, 2025
By Kingsley Jassi The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) has called for urgent policy reforms to incentivise the transition of informal businesses into the formal sector, citing structural imbalances that continue to impede national...
National Bank of Malawi pushes SMEs to create more jobs
The Times Group Malawi
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July 4, 2025
By Benjamin Maona, contributor National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise job creation as they expand their operations. NBM Head of Treasury and Investment Banking Harry Mukaka made the appeal...
SMEs urged to scale up job creation amid business growth
Malawi 24
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July 4, 2025
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to create more employment opportunities for Malawians as they expand their operations and contribute to national development. The call came as National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc was...
Man Drowns in Lake Malawi After Drinking Session
Face of Malawi
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July 4, 2025
Published on July 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Edgar Naitha 140 words • approx. 1 min read A 27-year-old man, identified as Tiwonge Phiri from Kakumbi in Senior Chief Mkumbira’s area, has died after drowning in Lake Malawi at the Nkhata Bay Central...
Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage
Smart Water Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Fueled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have taken place since 2023, according to a UN-backed report launched on July 2. Prepared by...
Old Mutual Trust Company records strong growth: Assets under Management growing by 39%
Nyasa Times
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July 4, 2025
Old Mutual Unit Trust Company (Malawi) Limited says its two funds have registered strong results for 2024, marked by solid performance and a significant increase in assets under management. According to the full-year results of the funds, the...
MSE, analysts hail bank share-split
The Nation Malawi
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July 4, 2025
Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) and market analysts have described Standard Bank plc’s share subdivision or share-split as a simplified way of making the stock affordable. Standard Bank plc is the highest valued stock on the 16-counter market at K11...