Category: Editor’s Note

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is meant to be a moment of truth—a time when a government lays out its achievements, acknowledges its shortcomings, and presents a roadmap for the future.

As we highlight the issue of expired goods and labour violations in this month’s cover story, it is imperative to reflect on the actions of two key players in this battle:

As Malawi inches closer to the September 2025 general elections, the nation faces a cascade of unresolved crises that paint a troubling picture of governance.

Malawi’s history of economic and political governance reads like a series of déjà vu moments—repeated crises arising from the same causes, each regime seemingly unwilling or unable to learn from the past.

The Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) has long been seen as a critical support system for millions of smallholder farmers in Malawi.