Citizens in Malawi are being encouraged to buy locally-made goods as part of a national campaign to support home-grown businesses. But just how easy is it to compete against mass-produced foreign imports? Focus On Africa visited a Blantyre furniture maker who’s hoping the government strategy will help boost his trade. For more, tune in to Focus on Africa on the BBC World Service at 17:00 GMT, where some of your comments will be read out on the programme. | BBC News Africa

#Times360Malawi Chibuku Products Limited (CPL) has today launched a new product called Chibuku special. The new product, which is packaged in a 650ml glass bottle, has been pegged at a retail price of K800. Unveiling the product in Lilongwe, Managing Director for Chibuku Products Limited Gerald Bowler, said business has been challenging for the past two years and they have decided to follow industry trends as their customers demand. Bowler said Chibuku special will be around for 90 days (3 month

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