MA DEMO MU MZINDA WA LILONGWE

MALAWI DAILY HEADLINES | 25th January 2026
Today in the city of Lilongwe, maize vendors took to the streets to protest against the DPP-led government after the government refused to buy their stored maize.
According to the background of this issue, in previous months the government announced that Malawi was facing a maize shortage and decided to import maize from neighboring countries such as Zambia in order to assist poor and vulnerable citizens across the country.
During that same period, some local maize vendors chose to store their maize, refusing to sell it to the government because they felt the offered price was too low. Their plan was to wait and sell the maize later at a higher price.
However, as the situation stands today, the government has refused to buy the stored maize, arguing that the vendors missed the opportunity when the maize was urgently needed. This decision has angered the vendors, leading to demonstrations in Lilongwe, where they are now forcing the government to buy their maize at a higher price.
What is the right way forward?
Who should take responsibility in this matter?
And how does this situation affect ordinary Malawians?
Watch the full report for details, reactions, and analysis.
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