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* More than 93% of respondents to the survey say they went without an income at least once during the previous year * Including 63% who say this happened ‘many times’ or ‘always’ By Duncan Mlanjira The most frequent unmet need for Malawians is a cash income, observes a survey by Afrobarometer — the pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance and quality of life. It says more than…

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* Public debt interest charges have continued to increase in the proposed budget indicative of the precarious debt situation in the country * Interest payments have increased by K524.2 billion (56.3%) to K1.456 trillion in the proposed budget from K931.5 billion in 2023/24 revised budget * They now claim about a quarter of the total budget (24.4%) which is an increase from 21.5% * The Committee has always decried this perennial increasing trend in public debt interest which continues…

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* The commemoration serves as a means to raise awareness about consumer rights and the challenges that consumers face * As well as allowing them to demand for decent, quality goods and services at affordable prices * And at the same time hold torchbearers accountable when such rights are abused By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi joins the global village in commemoration of the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) appeals to consumers to be responsible…

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