Malawi: Chithyola Vindicated? Government Denial Crumbles As Austerity Memo Confirms Youth Job Freeze

Malawi: Chithyola Vindicated? Government Denial Crumbles As Austerity Memo Confirms Youth Job Freeze

When Leader of the Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda accused the government of having struck a deal with the IMF that would impose harsh measures on Malawians -- including devaluation and a freeze on youth employment -- the Speaker of Parliament, Sameer Suleman, and Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha rushed to demand proof. The Speaker ordered Chithyola to produce evidence by the next afternoon, while the Finance Minister dismissed the remarks…