Category: Business
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Public Finance is never neutral
Introduction In discussing agricultural spending in Malawi, I asked why the country invests more in maize than in livestock. While maize is vital to food security and widely consumed, its prominence is influenced by a range of complex factors. These include electoral motivations, financial incentives, donor preferences, and institutional biases. This highlights a deeper issue…
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The Microsoft-Google-Yahoo Love Triangle
Some fews days ago, Microsoft withdrew its bid to acquire Yahoo after failing to agree to a price even after Microsoft raised its bid, which was about $5 billion more than the original offer. According to Yahoo CEO, the company was grossly undervalued by Microsoft. Consequently, Yahoo share price fell significantly following the withdrawal(BBC News,2008).…
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Would the Auditor General Review his own work???
I have just learnt that Mr Rexford Kampanje who was formerly the Accountant General has been confirmed as Auditor General. The parliament also confirmed the appointment of Lovemore Munlo as the Chief Justice. I am not so much concerned by the appointment of Munlo, rather my concern hinges on the appointment of a fellow Accountant…
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Fair Trade in Malawi’s Sugar, Tobacco, Cotton, etc
Most western organisations thrive on philanthropy. Firstly, because they genuinely believe in giving something back to society. This has brought arguments as to whether company directors are really interested in giving back to society or that the exercise is merely a marketing gimmick. Well, both arguments hold true. Society benefits when organisations sponsor projects such…
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