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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
June 29, 2025
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‘I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap’

JUNE 29 - Suzanna Kathumba, a domestic worker in Malawi, spends every day thinking of ways she can economise to make her salary of 80,000 kwacha ($46; Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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A report highlights the struggles of Suzanna Kathumba, a domestic worker in Malawi, as she seeks ways to make her salary of 80,000 kwacha (approximately $46; £34) last for her family amid rising inflation.
- Inflation in Malawi reached 27.7% in May, with essential goods becoming increasingly unaffordable.
- Suzanna Kathumba is a divorced mother of four who is the sole earner due to limited support from her ex-husband.
- It is estimated that 70% of the population lives on less than $2.15 a day, leading to increased hardship for many.
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