"Malawi's President Implements Travel Ban for Himself and Cabinet Amidst Global Uncertainty"
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended all foreign trips by government officials, including himself, as part of austerity measures to heal the country's struggling economy. The suspension will be in place until March next year, with any necessary travel requiring personal authorization from the president. Chakwera also announced a 50% cut in fuel entitlements for cabinet ministers and senior government officials, as well as measures to address wage increases for civil servants and lower income tax for individuals. Malawi is facing an economic crisis marked by fuel shortages, inflated food prices, and a shortage of foreign exchange.