'I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap'

In Malawi, Suzanna Kathumba, a domestic worker, struggles to make her salary stretch due to surging prices. With inflation at 27.7%, Malawi is facing a cost-of-living crisis. The shortage of foreign currency in banks impacts businesses and forces citizens like Kathumba to cut costs, affecting everyday life. The government is taking measures to address the crisis ahead of the national elections.