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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
DROUGHT

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
7 min read
More than a year after the fatal Malawi Defence Force plane crash that killed Saulos Chilima, lawmakers have ordered forensic exhumations amid lingering questions over the official findings
ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU

Malawi vice-president charged in corruption investigation

The long-running inquiry is finally netting some big fish, including a former head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau

  • Golden Matonga
2 min read
Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi’s President. (Amos Gumulira/AFP)
ACB

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
2 min read