Rorshok Malawi Update

Malawians to celebrate Labor Day and Eid Ul Fitr, new PAYE rates lower workers’ take-home pay, longer blackouts expected, five international air companies interested in operating in Malawi, Inter-Club Kickboxing Championship to be held in Zomba city, and much more!

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To check out the video of the cyclist being kicked by one of the guards of the presidential convoy, follow the link. 

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ESCOM foretells worsening electricity blackouts, one Malawian dies in KwaZulu Natal floods, President Chakwera’s sister dies, students torch a man to death, the first local movie premier of the year, the Film Association of Malawi unveils a “Movie Night” schedule, and much more!

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To check out FAMA’s Facebook page, follow the link. 

Cholera cases on the rise in Nsanje district, prices of fuel commodities soar – local transport operators raise transport fares in response, section of the M1 road closed for repairs, locals shocked following the deaths of two students, earth tremor hits Nsanje district, and much more!

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Government warns locals of a hike in fuel prices, Illovo Sugar Malawi announces the recommended price for sugar, ESCOM announces more load shedding, memorial services held for the late Bingu and Mte Wambali, DJ Cleo set to perform in the country, urban music artist, Quest, named Brand Ambassador for Moto merchandise, and much more!

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 To read PIJ’s article “Government pays Sattar for ‘Restricted’ Contract Under ACB Probe”, follow the link.

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The National Aids Commission announces reduction in HIV prevalence rate, the Ministry of Health commemorates World TB Day, Parliament amends 2016 Land Bill, government recruits over 2,000 teachers, man arrested for fake banknotes, ESCOM units sold on black market, Department of Tourism launches new Cruise Ship, and much more!

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If you have a 5,000 Kwacha banknote, and its serial number is AA7915614, return it to the Reserve Bank of Malawi as soon as possible because it is fake.

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Malawi launches a campaign against polio, corruption worsens, locals are infuriated with the toll gate scandal, government announces reduced prices for cooking oil, PTC sold to South African based company, the National Council for Higher Education suspends courses at DMI, organizers of local live shows increase gate entry fees for shows, and much more!

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Tropical Cyclones strike the country, locals celebrate World Consumer Rights day, Malawi becomes the first country to use LC3 technology, President Chakwera accused of being tone-deaf, a new Chief Justice appointed into power, three arrested for Sale of Noxious food, prominent lawyer dies, the credibility of the University of Malawi question, and much more!

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A new Tropical Cyclone formed in the Indian Ocean, a case of cholera has been detected, landed costs for petrol, diesel and paraffin have risen, fertilizer prices will go up between June and July, 3 Malawian nationals who were residing in Ukraine have been successfully reunited with their families, what was deemed a victory in the battle for lower data charges has turned out to be a farce, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has launched a scholarship scheme, Good Neighbors handed over new school infrastructure at Sankhula Community Day Secondary School, and much more!

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Martyr’s day honours the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism; some Malawians have been left stranded in Ukraine because of the ongoing conflict with Russia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement advising all Malawian nationals who are currently in Ukraine to call for consular assistance, the Reserve Bank of Malawi released into circulation a 5,000 Kwacha banknote, the Task Force has changed the administration of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, President Chakwera appealed for humanitarian aid for flood survivors, and much more! 

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To read the Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, follow the link

The Ministry of Health has identified a case of wild Polio, a new Tropical Cyclone called Emnati developed in the Indian Ocean, Malawi has almost a million flood survivors, the National Budget included the removal of the Value Added Tax on cooking oil and tap water, huge deposits of organic matter were found in Mudi Dam, Kit Kats may contain glass, and much more!  

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If you would like to get full details on the Kit Kat affected batches, and on how to contact the CFTC, follow the link.

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