Malawi's president and ministers to take 10% salary cut to fight coronavirus


Reuters | Blantyre | Updated: 05-04-2020 00:42 IST | Created: 05-04-2020 00:40 IST
Malawi's president and ministers to take 10% salary cut to fight coronavirus
In a national address on state television, Mutharika announced a number of measures aimed at cushioning small and medium businesses, including tax breaks, reduction in fuel allowances and an increase in risk allowances for health workers. Image Credit: Flickr / APMutharika
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Malawi's president and cabinet will take a 10% salary cut and redirect the money towards the fight against coronavirus, President Peter Mutharika said on Saturday.

In a national address on state television, Mutharika announced a number of measures aimed at cushioning small and medium businesses, including tax breaks, reduction in fuel allowances and an increase in risk allowances for health workers.

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