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 have dominated the public transport scene thus far.…
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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.…
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 contributing to problems in health and education, reports Lameck Masina.…
Malawi: 50 years of standing still
For most citizens of Malawi, there was little to celebrate as the country marked 50 years of independence.…
Malawi: Can Mutharika Mark 2 improve on the original?
The dust has finally settled on the hotly disputed elections in Malawi and Peter Mutharika, brother of the late former leader, Bingu wa Mutharika, has emerged the winner.…
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.…
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 have withheld desperately needed support.…