Malawi: ActionAid fires 31 employees

ActionAid International Malawi has fired over 30 employees amid reports of effects of the global economic recession on its programmes. ActionAid board chairperson Alick Msowoya told reporters last week they could not ignore the current global economic situation although some donors had not yet reneged on their commitments to the organisation. Msowoya confirmed the organisation fired 31 employees, bringing the total number of its staff to 56 across the country.