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TAMA Farmers Trust has been recognized again for its strong commitment to eliminating child labour in Malawi’s tobacco sector, reinforcing its leadership in promoting decent work and safeguarding children’s right s. The organization has consistently campaigned against child labour in tobacco production, urging farmers to keep children in school and ensure only adults handle tobacco. The award highlights collaboration with partners such as the Eliminating Child Labour in Tobacco Growing (ECLT) Foundation, the International Labour Organization (ILO ), and government regulators. The recognition underscores TAMA’s long-term strategy: combining farmer sensitization, cooperative strengthening, and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with international labour standards. TAMA Farmers Trust’s retention of the award is not just symbolic—it is a practical assurance to global markets that Malawi’s tobacco sector is committed to ethical labour practices. The recognition strengthens f...

  Malawi has record $542.2 million from tobacco sales this year, marking a significant jump from $396.9 million realised in 2024. This represents a 36.6 percent increase in earnings from the green gold. This is according to final figures released by AHL Tobacco Sales Limited on its X page following the closure of the Mzuzu market on November 28. In perspective, Malawi’s import bill was recorded at $300.9 million in August 2025, which means the $542.2 million earned from tobacco this year would cover approximately 54 days of imports at that month’s levels. The cumulative volume sold in 2025 reached 221.8 million kilograms (kg), far exceeding the 174 million kg projected by the Tobacco Commission (TC) earlier this year. This represents a 66 percent increase from the 133.4 million kg sold in 2024. The average price per kg, however, dropped to $2.45 from $2.98 last year, reflecting a shift in market dynamics despite the higher earnings. AHL Tobacco Sales General Manager Graham Kunimba ...