Competition and Fair Trading Commission of Malawi

28/08/2026

CFTC LECTURES 10 COLLEGES ON COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has since 17th August, 2026, delivered lectures on competition and consumer protection across 10 colleges nationwide.

Speaking at Chongoni Technical College, CFTC Chief Executive Officer Desmond Kaunda encouraged students to remain vigilant.

“Know your rights as consumers, report anti-competitive practices, and exercise caution when buying goods or services,” Kaunda advised.
He added that he was happy that some colleges have incorporated issues on competition and consumer protection in their curricula and encouraged others to do the same.

In Blantyre, the Commission held lectures at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Malawi College of Sciences, and Exploits University. In Zomba, the authority visited Zomba International College, Zomba Health Sciences, and TEEM College.

Similar sessions took place at Chongoni Community Technical College in Dedza, as well as St. John of God University, Malawi College of Accountancy, and Mzuzu Technical College in Mzuzu.

27/08/2026

CFTC SAYS JOURNALISTS KEY TO COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has stated that journalists play a crucial role in implementing the country's competition and consumer protection legal framework.

Speaking on Wednesday, August 26, during a half-day training workshop for journalists at the Bridgeview Hotel in Lilongwe, CFTC Chief Executive Officer Desmond Kaunda highlighted journalists as key partners in raising public awareness about consumer protection and market competition.

“Journalists play a vital role in identifying and reporting unfair trading practices and anti-competitive business conduct. We cannot be everywhere to spot every market infraction, but with your help, our work becomes much more effective,” said Kaunda.

This year, the CFTC has trained over 60 journalists nationwide, with earlier sessions held on August 19 in both Mzuzu and Blantyre.
The workshops focused on key provisions surrounding unfair trading practices and anti-competitive business behaviors, with a special emphasis on the 2024 Competition and Fair Trading Act (CFTA).

05/08/2026

COMMISSIONERS GET MORE TRAINING ON COMPETITION, CONSUMER POLICY

The Competition and Fair Trading Commissioners are this week going through an induction and training programme which will see them understand competition and consumer protection policy.

Speaking during the opening of the induction and training programme on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at BICC Hotel in Lilongwe, Competition and Fair Trading Commission Chairperson Jimmy Koreia Mpatsa said the trainings are very important.

“We need to be well grounded in terms of understanding these issues. The decisions that we make as Commissioners have a serious bearing in terms of consumer welfare and business operations,” said Mpatsa.

Speaking earlier during the training, CFTC Chief Executive Officer, Desmond Kaunda thanked the European Union in Malawi for their support to have the Commissioners trained.

Apart from this week’s training, the Commissioners went through an orientation in January 2026 where they were introduced to some or the competition and consumer protection principles.

Later this month, some of the Commissioners will also go a training in Kenya with support from the Comesa Competition & Consumer Commission.

06/07/2026

09/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE

RECENT DECISIONS BY THE COMPETITION AND FAIR TRADING COMMISSION

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (“the Commission”) held its 75th Meeting on 8th May 2026, to consider and adjudicate over cases of anti-competitive business practices and unfair trading conducts.

The Commission adjudicated over a total of 14 cases out of which 3 were closed at preliminary stage, due to among others lack of merit and early resolution of the issues at hand.

During the sitting, the Commission has ordered six companies to pay administrative monetary fines totaling MK361 million for different violations as provided under the Competition and Fair Trading Act (CFTA). The Commission has also ordered six companies to pay refunds to consumers amounting to over K126 million.

This statement presents summaries on some of the cases that were decided during the recent sitting of the Commission.

For more information on this statement, contact Innocent Helema on 0880725075 or email [email protected].

DESMOND KAUNDA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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RECENT DECISIONS BY THE COMPETITION AND FAIR TRADING COMMISSION Published On - June 9, 2026 CFTC Press Release The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (“the Commission”) held its 75th Meeting on 8th May 2026, to consider and adjudicate over cases of anti-competitive business practices and un...