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Hopeful: Residents of Blantyre attend a rally addressed by President Lazarus Chakwera before the 16 September election. Frustration with poor economic performance is high and a poll suggests 96% of Malawians are intending to vote. Photo: Government of Malawi

Malawi’s election is one of survival

The country has a collapsing currency and public sector, widespread hunger and corruption linked to the police, military and presidency

Collins Mtika

Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi’s President. (Amos Gumulira/AFP)

Corruption scandal smoulders as Malawi’s president fires cabinet

A deepening corruption scandal is threatening to undo Lazarus Chakwera’s presidency

Golden Matonga, The Continent