Could regional trade solve Malawi's fuel crisis?

From empty sky Thu Apr 19 2012, 00:46:00

It is being reported that Petroholland Oil Refining may present an opportunity for Malawi to - finally - see the end of a long-standing fuel crisis. It appears that Petroholland may be willing to accept Malawian Kwacha in payment for the fuel. This local currency would then be used to buy food products to export to Namibia. A shortage of forex is one of the key reasons Malawi has been running

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