LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Former President and People’s Party leader, Dr. Joyce Banda, today, September 1st, honoured an invitation by small-scale business women in Lilongwe to discuss challenges and share experiences ahead of the September 16 polls.
During the meeting, Easter Alufeyo, one of the businesswomen from Ntandire, expressed her concern over the increase in prices of essential commodities, saying it has caused many small businesses to collapse.
She highlighted that the escalating costs of goods like sugar, cooking oil, and fertilizer make it extremely difficult for women to sustain their livelihoods and support their families.
Speaking to the gathering, Dr. Banda said it is sad that women face these challenges despite being the ones primarily responsible for looking after households and providing for their families.
She emphasized that she understands the struggles of ordinary Malawians and vowed that her leadership would focus on practical solutions to address the economic hardships affecting citizens.
Dr. Banda then urged people to vote for her, saying she has concrete strategies to solve the many problems that Malawians are currently facing, including high cost of living, unemployment, and economic mismanagement.
The meeting allowed women in Lilongwe to directly voice their concerns to a national leader and seek reassurance that their issues would be addressed if she is elected.
Conclusion
The engagement between Dr. Joyce Banda and small-scale businesswomen in Lilongwe underscores the growing economic anxieties among ordinary Malawians, particularly women.
By directly appealing to voters and promising targeted solutions, Dr. Banda seeks to position herself as a leader who listens and acts on citizens’ challenges.
As the September 16 polls approach, women in Lilongwe and beyond are looking for leadership that can restore economic stability and provide hope for sustainable livelihoods.
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