Court okays strike for  Mzuzu University staff,  threatens return of turmoil

The Industrial Relations Court  on Tuesday granted Mzuzu University Academic Staff  and suppirt staff permission to proceed with their industrial action

Mzuzu University (Mzuni) academic and support staff are demanding better salaries and working conditions from the government. But government says it is strapped for cash and has no funds to address the demands.

The university staff argue that the issue of inflation and devaluation has forced them to demand pay rise.

Malawi is currently facing an economic turmoil.