In a stunning twist of events, motorists from Chipata, Zambia, are making a mad dash across the border into Malawi to take advantage of the surprisingly cheap fuel prices. It turns out, while some people here in Malawi grumble about problems at home, the Lazarus Chakwera administration is offering more than just low prices – it’s a haven for Zambians seeking to fill up their tanks without breaking the bank! Chipangali Town Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma found himself in hot water with Chipata Central Police yesterday for pointing out this fuel smuggling trend, as he encouraged Zambian motorists and fuel dealers on the black market there to cross over the border and smuggle fuel in jerrycans, despite the risks authorities warned about, Breeze FM of Zambia reported yesterday.
So, what does this tell us? Contrary to the usual doom and gloom, not all is bad in Malawi! President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera is steering the ship through choppy waters, but let’s not forget the wins.
Remember the days when we were stuck in darkness under the DPP regime? Electricity woes are now a distant memory, and it’s not just the power grid that’s been turned around. Water problems that plagued parts of Lilongwe have evaporated, and the capital city’s road infrastructure is being polished like never before.
People with albinism, once terrorized and hunted like prey, now walk with dignity, free from the horrors of the past. Meanwhile, the long-forgotten M1 road and other neglected highways are finally getting the facelift they deserve under the MCP regime – the very party that built them in the first place about 50 years ago. Talk about a full-circle moment!
Sure, challenges remain, but it’s about time we start looking at the glass as half full. With cheap fuel pulling in Zambians, a brighter infrastructure, and restored power, not all is bad in this country. We might just be better off now than we ever were before, so let’s give credit where it’s due and keep pushing for more positive change!
