Tag: john kapito

Umodzi party president backs a call for fuel prices adjustment

Published on September 2, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

By Mayamiko Phiri. Umodzi party president Thomas Wezzie Kaumba has backed up a proposal that Malawi regulatory authority ( MERA) […]

Kapito reacts to his resignation calls

Published on August 29, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito has come out of his cocoon to comment on calls for […]

Kapito lambasts Illovo Sugar’s assertions on sugar scarcity

Published on February 20, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director, John Kapito, has described Illovo Sugar’s assertions on reasons of the commodity’s scarcity […]

Non-governmental organization express their worry on the rise of goods

Published on November 10, 2023 by Chikondi Kachulu

Non-governmental organizations continue to give their opinion on the rise in goods prices in the country following the fall of […]

CAMA PROPOSES ELECTRICITY BASE TARIFF ADJUSTMENT BY 46%

Published on July 11, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza Consumer Association of Malawi(CAMA), has proposed a 46% electricity tariff increase in the four years, instead […]

HRDC Criticizes Chakwera’s Cabinet, Calls for More Technocrats

Published on February 1, 2023 by Flora Mitumba

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has criticized President Lazarus Chakwera’s recently announced 27-member cabinet, calling for the inclusion of […]

Spend responsibly – Kapito tells consumers as Christmas is approaching

Published on December 14, 2022 by Clara Phiri

Executive director for Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) John Kapito has warned consumers not to spend money much during the […]

CAMA HAILS STANDARD BANK FOR EASING CUSTOMERS’ BANKING TRANSACTIONS

Published on December 13, 2022 by Clara Phiri

The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has commended Standard Bank plc for launching the Instant Interbank Transfer System, easing customers […]

CAMA on Chakwera’s neck over cabinet reshuffle

Published on December 1, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to reshuffle his cabinet as promised mid this year. […]

CAMA QUESTIONS CHAKWERA’S MOTIVE FOR SCRAPPING CHILIMA’S DELEGATED POWERS

Published on November 10, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to give concrete reasons for his decision to remove delegated […]

CAMA ON CHAKWERA’S NECK OVER ECONOMIC CRISIS

Published on November 10, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has told Malawians not to expect President Lazarus Chakwera to fix socio economic challenges that […]

CFTC fines Old Mutual Malawi for unfair trading practices

Published on April 27, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has slapped eight companies with a combined fine of K6.5 million for unfair […]

Kapito takes Mera to task for not hiking Fuel Prices

Published on March 10, 2022 by Chisomo Kambale

Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has called on the government and Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to adjust upwards fuel […]

Chakwera Asked To Give Evidence On 900, 000 Jobs Created

Published on February 4, 2022 by Flora Mitumba

Employers in the country are demanding President Lazarus Chakwera to provide evidence on his statement that over nine hundred thousand […]

Kapito Attacks Water Boards

Published on November 15, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director, John Kapito, has accused water boards of lying to Malawians about their financial […]

MHC Raises Rentals Amid Concerns Over Rise Of Cost Of Living

Published on November 11, 2021 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) has adjusted upwards some of its rentals amid concerns of skyrocketing prices of goods and […]

HRDC questions tollgate fees

Published on August 20, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded revision of the controversial tollgate fees; arguing the initiative requires accountability on funds […]

Govt Stands Firm On Cooking Oil Tax

Published on April 8, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

Government insists it will not be reversing the introduction of 16.5 percent VAT on cooking oil saying the decision was […]