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A nationwide shutdown by traders in Malawi has exposed a dispute that goes far beyond a new tax technology. (Malawi24/X)
AFRICA

Malawi trader shutdown exposes deeper tension over tax reform and economic crisis

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored…

  • Collins Mtika
5 min read
Shoprite’s exit reflects problems in Africa’s investment climate that extend beyond retail. (Wikimedia Commons)
AFRICA

Shoprite exits Malawi, extending its retreat from the continent

There is anxiety over the fate of hundreds of jobs and the stability of the country’s fragile consumer market

  • Collins Mtika
3 min read
It’s a devil and a deep blue sea choice for Malawians. Photo: Thulani Mbele
LAMECK MASINA

South Africa’s grass is still greener

Malawian victims of xenophobia repatriated from South Africa are drifting back in large numbers

  • Lameck Masina
5 min read
Burning flashbacks: Malawians fear that next week’s protests may be a repeat of the deadly 2011 riots.
COLLINS MTIKA

‘Love one another,’ says Malawi’s president as NGOs lay down gauntlet

A coalition of 20 leading NGOs is spearheading plans for a mass demonstration against the government.

  • Collins Mtika
3 min read
JOYCE BANDA

South Africa loans Malawi R270m to ease fuel shortages

South Africa has agreed to loan Malawi nearly R270-million to ease crippling fuel shortages, in a show of confidence in the new government.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Malawi government breaks silence on Mutharika’s death
BINGU WA MUTHARIKA

Malawi government breaks silence on Mutharika’s death

Malawi’s government on Saturday confirmed the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika and vowed to adhere to a constitutional transition.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Tobacco poisons Malawi’s children
CHILD LABOUR

Tobacco poisons Malawi’s children

Despite the poverty-stricken country’s avowed intentions, it is dependent on the crop and those who must pick it.

  • Kristin Palitza
7 min read
BAKILI MULUZI

Malawians may pay for politics

National budget becomes a political football in party squabble, putting vital foreign aid payments at risk.

  • Raphael Mweninguwe
4 min read