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All on camera: Mera wants all filling stations to have CCTV cameras

William Steven MandalaAugust 30, 2025August 30, 202501 mins

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has ordered all fuel retailers to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems by September 30, 2025.

MERA’s Executive Officer, Henry Kachaje, announced the directive, citing the need to strengthen oversight, enhance consumer protection, and ensure transparency in fuel transactions.

Kachaje warned that non-compliant service stations will be shut down.

The move aims to address concerns over fuel hoarding, malpractice, and security lapses.

CCTV installation will provide evidence in disputes and deter malpractice.

MERA will conduct nationwide inspections to enforce compliance.

Eating within: Clearing agent skips MK300 Million taxes

Mike Baluti KondiAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202501 mins

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has arrested Rhoda Ndovie, a clearing agent and operator of Limu Clearing, for allegedly evading over MK300 million in taxes. Ndovie is accused of falsifying import documents, including changing the importer’s name and undervaluing goods from South Africa. According to MRA’s Acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Wilma Chalulu, the authority…

Massive train derailment in Machinga

William Steven MandalaAugust 24, 2025August 24, 202501 mins

Minister of Transportation, Jacob Hara, has confirmed a major derailment of a cargo train carrying fuel at Kamwendo Railway Station in Machinga District.

The incident, attributed to a wrong directive from a control center in Mozambique, resulted in nine fuel tanks overturning, with four leaking diesel. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.

A full investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and prevent future occurrences.

Tobacco sales period stretched!

Malawi Data ReporterAugust 23, 2025August 23, 202501 mins

According to Terephorus Chigwenembe, Public Relations Officer for the Tobacco Commission, the new closing dates are as follows:

CDH Investment Bank posts strong interim results

Malawi Data ReporterAugust 22, 2025August 22, 202503 mins

CDH Investment Bank has reported strong interim results for the half year ended 30 June 2025, posting a profit after tax of K18.3 billion, representing approximately 120% increase from the K8.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. This growth was supported by the expansion of the average interest-earning assets, with notable increases across…

Old wine?: Wanderers refuse the dinosaur call by signing Sulumba

Malawi Data ReporterAugust 20, 2025August 20, 202501 mins

In Luke 5:37-39 Jesus spoke that no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the wineskins and be spilled, and the wineskins will be ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins, and both are preserved. For Mighty Wanderers that is not a problem. Veteran striker Muhammad…