By Suleman Chitera
The Mzuzu Youth Caucus says the first 100 days of President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s administration have rekindled hope among Malawians, citing early signs of economic recovery, improved service delivery, and renewed focus on education.
Speaking on Monday during a press briefing in Mzuzu, Caucus Chairperson Gomezgani Nkhoma said the opening phase of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government has delivered tangible progress in key sectors that directly affect citizens’ livelihoods.
Among the achievements highlighted were improving economic stability, sustained fuel availability, better food security, the introduction of free secondary school education, and the relaunch of the Mombera University project.
“We have witnessed significant economic stabilization with inflation reducing, access to food improving, and the price of a 50-kilogram bag of maize now hovering around MWK50,000,” said Nkhoma. “The economy is also projected to grow by about four percent, which is a positive signal for recovery.”
He described the renewed momentum around the Mombera University project and the rollout of free secondary education as “decisive interventions” that will expand access to education and empower young people.
“These initiatives will help cultivate an informed generation capable of driving Malawi’s socioeconomic development,” Nkhoma said.
While commending the administration for what it called “a strong start,” the Mzuzu Youth Caucus cautioned that sustaining the gains will require discipline in public finance management. Nkhoma expressed concern over Malawi’s rising public debt, now estimated at over MWK24 trillion.
“This level of debt severely constrains the resources available for development projects,” he said. “We therefore implore the government to remain firm on austerity measures, reduce unnecessary expenditure, and avoid reckless borrowing to protect the progress made so far.”
The Caucus concluded by urging the government to maintain momentum beyond the first 100 days, emphasizing that consistency, transparency, and fiscal prudence will be critical to translating early promise into long-term national transformation.
