Amidst an ongoing economic crisis and dwindling hope of reviving the nation’s economy to improve the welfare of Malawians, this publication can reveal that an individual within President Lazarus Chakwera’s inner circle is reportedly at an advanced stage of procuring a presidential jet without adhering to proper procedures. This revelation comes just seven months before the general elections.

This development occurs against a backdrop of severe hardships facing the country. Hunger continues to plague Malawians, the prices of essential goods are skyrocketing, inflation remains high, and district councils are underfunded. Hospitals and prisons are struggling to provide food for patients and inmates, critical drug shortages persist in healthcare facilities, and the issuance of passports and motor vehicle licenses has come to a standstill.

Our investigation has uncovered that a single individual appears to be spearheading efforts to acquire the jet, bypassing established processes, raising concerns over transparency and accountability in the government’s priorities.