Malawi
Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news in Malawi.
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Politics
Malawi parliament okays cultivation of cannabis
In Malawi, parliament has passed a bill which allows cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. Backers of the…
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Economy
Malawi maize output to climb 8.8% as rains return
Malawi’s maize production will increase by 8.8% in the 2020 crop season as much-needed rainfall helps to raise yields, its…
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Investing News
Irish govt gives Nasfam €300 000 grant to boost Malawi farmers commercialisation drive
The Irish Government has given National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) a €300,000 (slightly over MK252, 000, 000) to…
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Economy
Malawi economy to grow 4.5% in 2019
Malawi’s economy is likely to expand by 4.5% this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said late on Tuesday, boosted…
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Crops
Reserve Bank of Malawi governor blames high maize prices on panic buying
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) governor Daliso Kabambe has blamed the high maize prices to panic buying, saying the grain…
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Business
Emerging Markets – African countries exporting marijuana
African governments are considering ways of tapping into the lucrative marijuana market. According to a UN survey, more than 10…
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Business
World Bank pumps in K61 billion to commercialize agricultural sector
Malawi government has secured a K61 billion loan to finance an Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM) which will transform Malawi’s agriculture…
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Business
Malawi government sets minimum prices for Tobacco
Malawi government has finally set minimum prices for tobacco ahead of the opening of the marketing season on April 25.…
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