A thread about how we went from flying to London to struggling for forex. Forty years ago, Malawi was more advanced than it is today.
We had a thriving economy, a stable currency, and a national airline that flew directly to London.
Malawian shoemaker Chimwemwe Mwenyemasi has signed a distribution deal with South African retail chain PEP, paving the way for his footwear to be sold across Africa. ๐๐ฒ๐ผ
He was reportedly offered a work permit in South Africa but chose to operate from Malawi to create local jobs and earn foreign currency.