Cost of living in Malawi continues to soar

From Face of Malawi Thu Dec 27 2012, 10:35:34

Cost of living in Malawi's cities is still rising and enormously affecting consumers, according to the Centre for Social Concern (CfSC). According to CfSC data released on Monday, to meet basic food and non food essentials excluding transport, school fees and clothes among others, a household of six members must spend at least K88 737 [...]

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