Businesses across the country’s major cities of Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu recorded an average 95 percent drop in activity yesterday as Malawians went to the polls.
September 16, 2025 was Election Day, when eligible voters were choosing ward councillors, parliamentarians and president.
A Times Business snap survey revealed that most wholesale and mega grocery shops were closed while streets remained largely deserted throughout the day.
However, in townships, hawkers and vendors continued plying their trade as usual.
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