Tag: CFTC

CFTC warns Malawians of online festive promotions

Published on December 20, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has tipped consumers to take caution, especially when dealing with online festive purchases. CFTC […]

CFTC Investigates Fertilizer Industry Over Alleged Price Gouging

Published on November 5, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

Competitions and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has disclosed that it is investigating players in the fertiliser industry on overpricing allegations. […]

CFTC fires warning shots at schools demanding additional payments

Published on October 8, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a stern warning to education institutions that are unfairly demanding additional […]

CFTC warns of Takata Airbags Inflators found in Toyota Rav4, Nissan Pathfinders

Published on July 24, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned consumers of defective Takata airbag inflators found in some motor vehicle […]

Govt fires warning shots at Sugar distributors and Wholesalers

Published on May 8, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Ministry of Trade and Industry has issued a stern warning to distributors and wholesalers found engaging in price manipulation schemes […]

Zamm Investment speaks out after ban on Cool Drop Water

Published on March 21, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Zamm Investments, manufacturers of Cool Drop Water has conceded that it had a technical hitch at their factory in Lilongwe […]

Cool Drop Bottled Water Banned on the market

Published on March 20, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked consumers not to buy Zamm Investment Cool Drop Bottled Natural Mineral Water […]

CFTC fires warning shots to shop owners tying Sugar to other goods

Published on February 27, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a stern warning to traders who are tying sugar to the […]

CFTC pounce on 19 companies over Excessive adjustments of goods and services

Published on November 23, 2023 by Chikondi Kachulu

The Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally approached 19 manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to clarify their […]

Mobile money agents for TNM, Airtel to go on strike from November 5

Published on November 1, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Information sourced by this publication indicates that mobile money agents for Telkom Networks Malawi (TNM) Mpamba and Airtel money have […]

CFTC mum on a move to challenge court ruling favouring Airtel on MK2.1 billion case

Published on July 13, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has said it is reviewing a High Court determination which has overturned the […]

Court rules in favour of Airtel Malawi in MK2.1 billion compensation case

Published on July 12, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

High Court Judge Allan Muhome has ruled in favour of Airtel Malawi in an appeal case involving the telecommunication company […]

CFTC ORDERS CAPITAL FOODS LIMITED TO REFUND K500, 000

Published on November 17, 2022 by Clara Phiri

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered  Capital Foods Limited to refund K500, 000 to unfair trading and […]

CFTC investigates unfair upward adjustments of prices for basic commodities

Published on May 11, 2022 by Edgar Naitha

Competition Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched an inspection exercise on the availability and prices of basic commodities on the market. […]

CFTC PUNISHES EIGHT COMPANIES WITH FINES FOR UNFAIR TRADING PRACTICES

Published on April 29, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

By: Mayamiko Phiri The competition and fair trading commission (CFTC) has punished eight companies with fines totaling K6.5 million for […]

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 […]

Goodwill Funeral Services Obtains Stay Order

Published on February 16, 2022 by Chisomo Kambale

The High Court sitting in Blantyre has on Tuesday granted a stay order to Goodwill Funeral Services against the Competition […]

NICO Life, Goodwill Funeral Service Fined

Published on February 8, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Goodwill Funeral Services K68 million and NICO Life Insurance Company Limited […]