Moam hails fuel price reduction, mum on minibus fare cut

Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (Moam) has commended government for reducing fuel prices, but has remained mum on the effect on minibus fares. Moam secretary general Coxley Kamange observed that there cannot be any good news than the reduction in fuel prices, saying they affect costs of many goods and services including transport. “This is […]

Minibus owners hail Airtel Malawi for bus shelter construction

The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has hailed leading mobile telecommunications operator Airtel Malawi for championing a bus shelter construction, following a proposal the association floated to Airtel. MOAM General Secretary Coxley Kamange made the remarks today in Blantyre when Airtel Malawi handed over a newly constructed bus shelter to MOAM at the city’s main […]

Minibus import duty should be removed, MOAM petitions Malawi Parliament

The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi MOAM has petitioned parliament to remove excise duty on imported minibuses to enable operators import new minibuses. Moam has also asked the National Assembly currently meeting in Lilongwe to reduce import duty on minibuses. Secretary General of Moam Coxley Kamange told Nyasa Times in an interview that government needs […]

MOAM foresees doom to minibus business in Malawi

The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) says the number of minibuses plying on the roads of Malawi has decreased by 10 percent. MOAM Secretary General, Coxley Kamange said this in an interview  on Wednesday. Kamange attributed the decrease to high Insurance costs coupled with the devaluation of the kwacha that has affected all the […]

Malawi bus fares go up: Grim news for commuters

The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has increased bus fares in the countrys with 10 percent for city routes and 5 percent for long distance routes. MOAM’s Secretary General Coxley Kamange said the rise in fuel prices prompted the increase. “As you know, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has raised the price of fuel. As MOAM […]

Malawi minibus owners in colour coding project

Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has revealed plans to start colour-coding minibuses based on routes thereby ensuring sanity in the public-commuter transportation sector. MOAM spokesperson, Coxley Kamange disclosed in an interview with Nyasa Times that the colour-coding project proposal has since been submitted to the Road Traffic Directorate for approval before it turns into […]

Minibus owners threaten of bus-fare hike

Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has threatened to hike bus fares with over 100 percent if insurance companies will not rescind their decision to increase minibus insurance premiums. Earlier this week, insurance companies in the country announced an adjustment in minibus and bus insurance policies with a 105 percent, arguing the increment has been […]