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THE DARK SIDE OF MOTOR CYCLE TAXI IN MALAWI: A CASE STUDY OF BLANTYRE CITY
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THE DARK SIDE OF MOTOR CYCLE TAXI IN MALAWI: A CASE STUDY OF BLANTYRE CITY

Motorcycle taxi, also referred to as ‘Kabaza’, has become a popular informal mode of transport in Malawi, especially in urban and peri-urban areas. Much as this mode of transport is convenient and aff

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Brian Nsitu, MA

August 24, 2026

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