Capital Business » KQ to start direct flights into Blantyre

Capital Business » KQ to start direct flights into Blantyre: "KQ to start direct flights into Blantyre

Posted by JOSEPH MURAYA on June 4, 2013

Starting August 2, the airline will introduce three flights a week to Blantyre, Malawi’s second largest city that doubles up as its commercial hub/FILE
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 – National carrier Kenya Airways is set to commence direct flights to Blantyre, making it the airline’s second destination in Malawi after the capital Lilongwe."

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"Sena Corridor to benefit from Japanese Aid

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assured Malawi that Japan will review the proposal on the development of the Sena Corridor to provide financial and technical assistance.

He said this was in response to the request by Malawi President Joyce Banda at a bilateral meeting that was held on Saturday in Yokohama."

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Fuel pump price, sugar and bread go down in Malawi | Newstime Africa

Fuel pump price, sugar and bread go down in Malawi | Newstime Africa: "Fuel pump price, sugar and bread go down in Malawi
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June 6, 2013 Peter Chipanga Malawi No comments
Motorists and consumers in Malawi can at least afford a smile in the economically hit Southern Africa country following latest announcement of fuel, sugar and bread prices slashing.

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has revealed that the cost of fuel has gone down effective on Thursday June 6 2013, two days after news of the reduction of sugar and bread prices was also announced by respective producers.

Mera says Petrol has gone down to K680.80 from K694.30 per litre with Diesel being slashed to K657.40 from K677.20 per litre, a second reduction in the first half of 2013."

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Malawi fuel prices slashed again: Govt calls for price cuts | Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi

Malawi fuel prices slashed again: Govt calls for price cuts | Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi: "Malawi fuel prices slashed again: Govt calls for price cuts
By Green Muheya, Nyasa Times

Fuel prices went down effective on Thursday, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has announced.

The energy regulatory body said  petrol prices is down from K694.30 to K680.80 per litre, diesel from K677.20 to K657.40 per litre.  However, paraffin for domestic use remains at at K177 per litre."

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Malawi Signs $600m Energy Pact With China - Ventures Africa

Malawi Signs $600m Energy Pact With China - Ventures Africa: "Malawi Signs $600m Energy Pact With China

Posted on June 6, 2013 07:20 am under Investing, Investors, Markets

VENTURES AFRICA – Malawi and China have signed two energy deals that would facilitate enhanced generation of electricity power totaling $667.233 million.

The first deal involves a transmission line project that would see Chinese company, TBEA, construct additional and upgrade power transmission lines in the East African country to deal with problems of a saturated power transmission system."

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Three African airlines introduce new flight paths to Malawi | Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi

Three African airlines introduce new flight paths to Malawi | Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi: "Three African airlines introduce new flight paths to Malawi
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Tourism in Malawi is expected to gain an additional boost as more and more airlines chart new flight paths to the land-locked southern African country. The move increases the possibility of dual country holidays and widens itinerary options in Malawi, making ‘the Warm Heart of Africa’ even more accessible."

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‘Proflight’s Malawi route to boost trade’ | Times of Zambia

‘Proflight’s Malawi route to boost trade’ | Times of Zambia: "‘Proflight’s Malawi route to boost trade’



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Zambia’s Acting High Commissioner to Malawi Henry Ngilazi has said the introduction of a direct route to Malawi is a good development for the Zambian economy as it will facilitate smooth trade between the two countries."

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Sena Corridor to benefit from Japanese Aid

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assured Malawi that Japan will review the proposal on the development of the Sena Corridor to provide financial and technical assistance.

He said this was in response to the request by Malawi President Joyce Banda at a bilateral meeting that was held on Saturday in Yokohama."

"Malawi uranium valued at K48 billion in 2012

Keyelekera: One of the biggest uranium mine in the country
A 2013 Malawi Government annual report has valued uranium total production at Malawi’s biggest mining investment, Kayelekera Uranium Mine, in Karonga at K47.75 billion.

"In 2012, the company produced 1,236 tonnes valued at $136.4 million equivalent of about K47.75 billion," reads the annual report in part, prepared by Malawi’s Ministry of Economic Planning and Development."

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Malawi Pres. Banda in China, cuts energy deals

Malawi Pres. Banda in China, cuts energy deals | Malawi Nyasa Times - Malawi breaking news in Malawi: "


President Joyce Banda has hailed the energy deals that her government has sealed with Chinese companies, saying they will facilitate industrial revolution, which is needed for social economic development in Malaw"

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