Political analyst Mavuto Bamusi has underscored the importance of youth involvement in the fight for economic injustice worsened by corruption.
He made the call on Tuesday in Blantyre when Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn), which is implementing an economic project in Mangochi District, engaged students from Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Mubas) ahead of the passing of the 2026/27 National Budget in Parliament.
Bamusi, who was the guest speaker, stressed that it is only when the youth play an active role that the country can achieve its long-term development strategy Malawi 2063.
He said: “It is important to bring the youth together to discuss economic justice.
“It ensures that young people are at the centre of development.”
Mejn programmes manager Cecilia Phiri said the meeting sought to create space for the youth discuss things that affect them.
“So, Mejn and its partners, thought it was important to create this space for youths to discuss issues surrounding economic injustice,” she said.
Mubas student Happy Baghton commended Mejn for the meeting, saying it gave them an opportunity to express their concerns.
Mejn in partnership with Oxfam in Malawi, Economic Association of Malawi, and the Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter organised the meeting with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the UK government.
The meeting was held under the theme ‘Enhancing economic awareness and youth engagement for informed decision-making in Malawi
