Malawi Government Under Fire for $1.5 Million Social Media Monitoring Machine

Malawi’s government has come under fire for its decision to spend $1.5 million on a social media monitoring machine, despite the country’s pressing needs.

Writing on his Facebook page Felix Njawala, spokesperson for the UTM party, strongly condemned the move, calling it “a glaring misstep”.

“At a time when Malawians are struggling to access essential medicines and maize, it’s shocking that the government would prioritize surveillance over the welfare of its citizens,” Njawala said.