By Chisomo Phiri
Former president Dr. Joyce Banda who is also presidential candidate for the People’s Party (PP ) has pledged to address Malawi’s current economic challenges if voted back into office in the upcoming September 16 presidential election.
Speaking on Friday at a rally she held at Baka Primary School Ground in Karonga, Banda,vowed to end the fuel and foreign exchange shortages currently affecting the nation, recalling that her administration resolved similar crises in 2012.
“We want to eradicate the suffering Malawi is facing now, such as oil and forex scarcity. We will change that, just as we did in 2012,” she said.
The former president also outlined plans to ensure farmers earn fair returns for their produce through improved market systems and better pricing.
She further pledged to empower young people by providing loans to help them start or expand businesses.
Banda stressed that a nation without fuel, forex, and strong export capacity will remain poor, adding that her leadership would focus on reversing that trend.
On his part, Banda’s running mate Khumbo Kachali,also urged voters to support their ticket to restore economic stability and growth.
Banda ruled Malawi from April 7,2012 to May 31,2014.
She took office as president following the sudden death of president Bingu wa Mutharika.
