[Nyasa Times] In the bustling streets of Blantyre, Malawi s commercial hub, informal traders form the backbone of the local economy. Selling everything from fruits to second-hand clothes, these traders, many of them women, are not just vendors. They are breadwinners, caregivers and entrepreneurs. Yet despite their vital role, they face daily harassment, abuse and economic hardship at the hands of those meant to protect them.
Saturday 18 October 2025
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Malawi: We Just Want to Work - the Struggle of Informal Traders in Malawi
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