Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Fellow Malawians, business owners, farmers, employees, students, and all who love this nation,
We are living in difficult times.
Our economy is bleeding, and the ones who bear the greatest burden are the hardworking Malawians—those who wake up every morning with hope in their hearts, determined to make a living, grow food, educate themselves, and provide for their families.
Today, I stand before you not just as a concerned citizen, but as a voice for the struggling business owners, the frustrated farmers, the unemployed workers, and the students who fear that their dreams may never become reality.
The fate of employees as businesses collapse
Across the country, businesses—small and large—are shutting down under the weight of unbearable economic conditions.
Employers who once created jobs and provided stability are now forced to lay off workers because they cannot afford to keep their businesses running.
These are not just numbers or statistics—these are fathers and mothers losing their only source of income, children whose school fees can no longer be paid, and young graduates who find that there is no place for them in the workforce.
The future of our employees is uncertain, and if this economic decline continues, more Malawians will be pushed into extreme poverty.
The suffering of farmers
Farmers, the backbone of our nation, are struggling to survive.
Rising fertilizer prices, limited access to markets, and the devastating effects of climate change have made farming a losing battle for many.
Imagine the heartbreak of those who work tirelessly to feed the nation, yet cannot afford to put food on their own tables.
If we do not protect our farmers, we risk food insecurity and deeper hunger across the country.
The struggles of students
Education is meant to be a bridge to a better future, but for many Malawian students, that bridge is crumbling.
Primary and secondary school students are learning in overcrowded classrooms, with too few teachers and limited learning materials.
At our colleges and universities, tuition fees continue to rise, while job opportunities for graduates continue to shrink.
What kind of future can we promise our youth when even the educated see no path forward?
A nation that does not invest in its students is a nation without a future.
The current economic situation
The crisis we face today is not just a passing storm—it is a deep wound that continues to fester.
Prices of essential goods—sugar, cooking oil, maize—are skyrocketing beyond what ordinary Malawians can afford.
The Kwacha is losing value at an alarming rate, making imports more expensive and further suffocating businesses.
Farmers cannot afford inputs.
Companies cannot sustain operations.
Graduates cannot find employment.
Every sector of our economy is feeling the pain.
Yet, instead of solutions, we hear excuses.
Instead of action, we hear empty promises.
And while those in power talk, the people of Malawi suffer.
Is the government doing enough?
The truth is simple: NO, the government is not doing enough.
Leadership is about making tough decisions to protect the people, but what we see is wasteful spending, corruption, and a lack of vision.
Where is the clear plan to stabilize the economy?
Where is the strategy to support businesses, to protect farmers, and to create jobs for our youth?
Malawians do not need speeches.
They need solutions.
Promises alone will not put food on our tables.
We need urgent action.
A message to the people of Malawi
My dear brothers and sisters, I know these times are difficult, but do not lose hope.
Hope alone, however, is not enough—we must act.
We must demand accountability from our leaders.
We must speak out against corruption.
We must support each other, especially local businesses and farmers.
And we must remain united in our demand for change, because if we remain silent, nothing will change.
What can Malawians do?
- Support Local Businesses and Farmers – Choose Malawian products whenever possible to strengthen our economy from within.
- Embrace Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Start small businesses, even with limited resources, to create alternative sources of income.
- Push for Good Governance – Hold leaders accountable for their promises and policies.
They must answer to us, the people.
- Encourage Self-Sufficiency – Grow our own food, create our own jobs, and build resilience in our communities.
- Stay United and Resilient – Divided, we will fall. Together, we can rise again. Vote wisely in the coming election
On 16 September 2025, Malawi will decide its future.
This election is not just about choosing leaders—it is about choosing the direction our country will take.
Will we choose leaders who have failed us, or will we demand change?
Vote wisely.
Vote for accountability.
Vote for a better Malawi.
Conclusion
Malawi stands at a crossroads.
We can continue suffering in silence, or we can rise up and demand a future that offers opportunity, stability, and prosperity.
The road ahead is difficult, but Malawians are strong, hardworking, and resilient.
Let us stand together, work hard, and fight for a better tomorrow.
May God bless Malawi.
Thank you for your attention I thank you all for listening.
