Second People’s Conference to address Shire Valley development roadmap

The Nsanje and Chikwawa Socio-Economic Development Trust (NECK) will hold its second People’s Conference on 4 and 5 September, bringing together leaders and residents from across the Shire Valley to discuss the region’s development priorities. The conference, to be held at Arrows Hotel under the theme “Unity of Purpose & Action,” will open with a […]

African Institute tip Malawi to invest K3.5bn into cotton industry

African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC) in Malawi has asked government to inject US$4.8 million (about K3.5 billion) into cotton farming to revive the industry which it says is at the verge of collapsing. AICC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Felix Lombe told  journalists on Wednesday in Mzuzu that Malawi’s cotton production has gone down from […]

Malawi grain marketing system under microscope

African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC) Wednesday organised a debate in Lilongwe where panellists representing the country’s agriculture sector scrutinised the current status and projected the future of the country’s grain market. AICC Chief Executive Officer Felix Lombe said the debate, which was attempting to answer the question “Should Malawi extend the Auction System and […]

Malawian couple in court for alleged theft using car master key

The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday adjourned a case involving a couple being accused of causing malicious damage and theft. The couple identified as Gilbert Felix Mikondo, 35, and Edna Kansekeni Mikondo, 34, caused malicious damage and stole property of Dr. Felix Lombe which is contrary to section 344 and 278 of the […]