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Blantyre, Malawi – In his seven years as a nurse in Malawi’s civil service, Mathews Saindi has never found financial stability. Things just keep getting worse, he says.
Three years ago, his monthly salary of 330,000 kwacha ($198), although not a lot, could cover the basics for his family of four with careful budgeting. Today, he is struggling to make ends meet as the local currency has significantly lost value.
“It’s a miracle that I manage to foot the bills with that money,” said Saindi. “I have to pay rent, utilities, school fees for my children and food, and even help…
