Malawi: Three wheels better than four?
The three-wheeler motorised taxi, ubiquitous in Asia and parts of Africa, has arrived in Malawi, much to the chagrin of the minibus taxi operators who …
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Malawi: Feeling the pinch of a shrinking kwacha
The continuing depreciation of the Malawian kwacha is driving up the cost of living and increasing social tension in the country. The currency fell from …
Malawi: Little sachets of evil?
The Malawian government is facing down pressure from civil society to ban the sale of cheap and potent sachets of liquor, which campaigners believe is …
Malawi: 50 years of standing still
For most citizens of Malawi, there was little to celebrate as the country marked 50 years of independence. It is one of the least developed …
Malawi: Can Mutharika Mark 2 improve on the original?
Memories of economic hardships during the administration of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Bingu wa Mutharika, who died in 2012, were still uppermost in the …
Malawi’s economy: Zero-sum game?
Malawi is facing a very tough financial year as aid donors have decided to maintain their suspension of the country’s budgetary support. Aid forms 40% …
Malawi: ‘Cashgate’ scandal ripples widen
Malawi: ‘Cashgate’ scandal ripples widen, involving millions of dollars and in which civil servants and government ministers are allegedly involved, has infuriated international donors, who …