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Malawi battles forex shortage amid digital payment crisis

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Chimwemwe Padatha
December 4, 2025

Malawi is struggling with a severe foreign exchange crisis, leaving banks unable to supply businesses with the forex they need. Online transactions using digital cards have become increasingly unreliable, forcing traders to seek costly alternatives as stock shortages worsen.

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