Malawi’s Vice President Everton Chimulirenji on Thursday assured victims of the inferno that gutted down part of Blantyre market of full Government support, after touring the charred section of the market and interacting with the vendors.

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, has cautioned the media against irresponsible reporting on sensitive issues such as politics, to avoid fueling hatred and anarchy in the country.

Germany has advised Malawi Government to consider working jointly with the opposition and other key stakeholders to ensure prevalence of peace and sustainable economic development for the good of the citizenry.

The Reserve Bank of Malawi-RBM has maintained policy rate at 13.5% which commercial banks borrow from RBM to counter inflationary risks.