Malawi's dire fiscal state is increasingly a cause for concern not only for the country but by the African continent. Rising debt exceeding 85%, poor revenue collection and high domestic borrowing are some of the leading pressure factors for this financial state.

To avoid the total collapse of its economy, Malawi has turned to the World Bank for assistance.

To help us shed some light on the dire financial challenges faced by Malawi, is Dr Bertha Bangara Chikadza, President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA).