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Malawi’s Payroll Crisis Exposed | Malawi News
Malawi’s government just finished a sweeping audit of its public workforce—and the results are sparking outrage. Employees are being paid wildly inconsistent wages, throwing family budgets and career plans into chaos. With the national wage bill ballooning from 479 billion kwacha to over 1.6 trillion kwacha in just a few years—nearly 40% of every tax dollar gone on salaries—citizens are asking: Is taxpayer money being spent wisely? Workers feel exploited, while taxpayers demand accountability. Experts warn delays in releasing full findings could erode trust, and point to systemic hiring and…
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