Lilongwe’s litter crisis: A shared responsibility between authorities and residents

Lilongwe’s litter crisis: A shared responsibility between authorities and residents

By Burnett Munthali The city of Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital, is fast losing its charm as litter has become a dominant feature in many parts of the urban landscape. Once considered one of the greenest and most organized cities in the region, Lilongwe now grapples with heaps of garbage strewn along streets, marketplaces, residential areas, and open spaces. Walking through the city is no longer a pleasant experience as refuse of all kinds—plastic ba…