John Kapito
John Kapito is the Executive Director of the Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama), an organization focused on consumer rights and advocacy. He recently welcomed the significant drop in maize prices, emphasizing its potential to ease inflation and improve food affordability for households. Kapito also urged caution among farmers regarding the sale of their maize, warning of possible future price increases due to lower harvest volumes.
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John Kapito, executive director of the Consumers Association of Malawi, said fiscal discipline is key.
APM Under Pressure: Citizens and Experts Demand Action on Economy, Food and Governance in Friday SONA - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-10
John Kapito, the Executive Director of CAMA, described the easing of the cost of living as 'modest but fragile.'
Cost of Living Dip Seen as Early Quick Win for Mutharika Government - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-17
Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) executive director John Kapito said Malawians have 'suffered from fuel queues' in recent months.
Nocma to Import 60% of Malawi’s Fuel Next Year Amid Forex Crunch - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-15
John Kapito stated that the tollgate crisis reflects a broader culture of abusing public levies and taxes.
Tollgate Billions Collected, But M1 Remains a Death Trap - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-06
Consumers Association of Malawi Executive Director John Kapito said the main problem is shortage of maize.
Admarc Maize Price Jumps by Over 60 Percent - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-06
Consumer Association of Malawi (Cama) boss John Kapito warned that prices of cooking oil, sugar, soap, and even transport will go up immediately.
Malawians Told to Pay More Tax as Cost of Living Set to Rise - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-23
Consumers Association of Malawi Executive Director John Kapito said the figures point to progress, but equally reveal vulnerabilities that need immediate attention.
Digital Explosion or Digital Illusion? Mobile Money Hits 20 Million but Usage Crumbles - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-17John Kapito, Executive Director of CAMA, expressed frustration over the problems created by those at the top.
Malawi Choked: Fuel, Power, and Water Shortages Push Citizens to the Edge - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-05
John Kapito is the Executive Director of the Consumers Association of Malawi, who expressed shock over BWB's decision to continue engaging Creck.
Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Keeps Winning, Malawi Keeps Losing: Faulty Meter Supplier Lands another BWB Contract worth Billions - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-08
Consumers Association of Malawi executive director John Kapito welcomed the development, saying the extra supply will bring a 'noticeable difference' in easing blackouts.
Blackout Blues: Escom Blames Load Shedding on 40MW Power Gap, Promises Relief by Year-End - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-17
John Kapito agrees that commercial banks have no incentive to reach out to the poor.
Village Banks Are Feeding the Nation—As Commercial Banks Look Away - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-16
John Kapito is the Executive Director of the Consumers Association of Malawi.
Unpacking EGENCO, ESCOM Roles and Future Forecast - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-10
Consumers Association of Malawi boss John Kapito is right: enough is enough.
EDITORIAL: Enough is Enough—Escom Must Be Held Accountable for Its Incompetence - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-23
Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) Executive Director John Kapito welcomed the price drop, emphasizing its role in reducing inflation and improving affordability.
Good News: Maize Prices Drop by 19%, Easing Inflation Worries - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-01