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Energy Minister Jean Mathanga has dismissed social media claims that he held political discussions with UTM president Dalitso Kabambe during a funeral they both attended on Tuesday.
In a statement, Mathanga said he attended the funeral solely to console the bereaved family, noting that the deceased had worked for several state-owned enterprises. He clarified that he only exchanged greetings with Kabambe and did not engage in any political discussions.Top 10 News Bulletin: Biggest Stories in Malawi
The minister also dismissed as false and misleading a viral caption accompanying a photograph of him and Kabambe claiming they had said, “We are taking over government in 2030.”
Mathanga condemned the politicisation of funerals, urging the public to refrain from spreading misinformation and using mourning gatherings for political agendas.Malawi Expands Clean Energy Access as Over 170,000 People Benefit from GIZ-Funded Subsidy Programme
He stressed that his focus remains on delivering his ministerial mandate, including ensuring a stable fuel supply, reducing electricity blackouts, and implementing key energy projects across the country.
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