Tag: MBS

MBS takes companies on board to assure management systems concept

Published on June 4, 2025 by Robert Ngwira

By: Andrew Mwanandiye Tembo The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has embarked on a collaborative move for the domestic companies […]

MBS Seizes Illegally Produced Liquor in Mulanje, Businessman Fined K2.7 Million

Published on February 19, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has impounded bottles of liquor which were illegally produced at Mkando Trading Centre in Mulanje […]

MBS Quarantines 340 Bags of Underweight Fertiliser in Mangochi

Published on February 12, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has quarantined 340 bags of Urea and NPK fertiliser from Kamwendo Traders in Chiponde, […]

MBS awards certificates to companies which adheres to national standards for the past 12 months

Published on March 26, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

By: Mayamiko Phiri. The Malawi bureau of standards (MBS) has gave certification awards to companies that have adhered to national […]

MBS says standards certificate scheme to promote local industry

Published on March 26, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), says certification of local companies will help promote the industry to […]

MBS says MAMA’s Choice Chambiko not fit for consumption

Published on December 28, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Bureau of Standard (MBS) has declared Mama’s Choice Chambiko ndi Mama’s Choice Yoghurt (Pineapple) produced by African Daily […]

Thomas Senganimalunje appointed as MBS Deputy Director General

Published on December 7, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Information reaching this publication indicates that Thomas Senganimalunje has been appointed as Deputy Director General of the Malawi Bureau of […]

MBS impounds 102 bags of re-packed fertilizer

Published on October 6, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has impounded 102 bags of (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash) NPK fertilizer belonging to Rafik […]

MBS pounce on expired pampers worth MK40 million

Published on September 28, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has confiscated pampers worth K40 million from Santa Plaza for tampering with expiry date. […]

MBS bans Zest Soft Drink-Cola

Published on September 21, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has banned Zest Soft Drink-Cola with batch number B00893 in all market streams across […]

MBS withdraws quality compliance certificates for five companies

Published on June 20, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has taken a decisive action against several companies for non-compliance with Malawi standards. A […]

Chakwera takes on EGENCO over Kapichira Power Station completion delays

Published on May 17, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

President Lazarus Chakwera has given, until June, the board of the Electricity Generation Company of Malawi (EGENCO), to explain why […]

GOVT INVESTIGATING SELLING OF FAKE FERTILIZER

Published on November 7, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

Government through the ministry of agriculture has said it is investigating the case of fake fertilizers which is being sold […]

MBS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS

Published on November 2, 2022 by Alinafe Gamaliel

Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has made a promise to support the local industry to produce goods and services that […]

FARMERS URGED TO USE HUMAN URINE AS FERTILIZER

Published on October 7, 2022 by Clara Phiri

Farmers have been advised to grow crops using ‘Bionitrate fertilizer, which is recycled from human urine and it is a […]

MBS fines Central African Produce for selling expired Maize Cream

Published on June 6, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has fined the Central African Produce for stocking and selling expired maize cream. The […]

Malawi Bureau of Standard Board Dissolved

Published on April 20, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has dissolved the Malawi Bureau of Standards Board with immediate effect. Minister of Trade […]

Ndirande Man Who Supplied Counterfeit Bottled Water To Pay K1 Million Kwacha And Spend A Year In Prison

Published on March 31, 2022 by Edgar Naitha

A man from Blantyre’s Ndirande Township is expected to pay K1 million and also spend a year in prison for […]