Data Must Fall campaigners say they are still waiting for a further reduction in data prices in the country to match the current economic situation.
The country has sold over 3000 metric tons of cotton since the opening of the cotton market over three weeks ago, raking in K4 billion in the process.
The Fisheries Department has challenged official figures putting the sector’s contribution to Malawi’s gross domestic product (GDP) at only 1 percent, arguing the real contribution is much higher.
While Malawi’s commercial banks continue to post record high profits, financial experts are raising concerns over the disconnect between the financial sector’s performance and the economic welfare of ordinary citizens.
Malawi is losing out on an opportunity worth over $600 million due to its failure to manage the production of over 500,000 metric tons of cotton demanded by international markets such as India, Japan, Australia, and others.
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