Politics● LowJul 12 · Jul 12, 2026, 12:15 PM

Sharp Focus : Of allowances for absence as Malawi Parliament pays legislators who dont show up

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from maravipost.com · Malawi

Malawi's Parliament is reportedly paying allowances to legislators who are absent. This story highlights a potential issue of accountability and public expenditure within the government.

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