Small scale business operators are demonstrating in Lilongwe city against what they call economic injustice.

The protesters being led by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) are marching to Lilongwe City Council to present a petition asking President Chakwera to act on foreigners who are plying trade in residential areas illegally.

The protesters are also saying that they were sold a dammy on June 23 fresh presidential election, arguing the Tonse government has failed to protect local traders from economic exploration.