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Mwanamvekha’s Washington Breakthrough: How Mutharika’s Economic Strategy is Unlocking Millions for Malawi’s Recovery

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s economic recovery efforts are gaining renewed momentum following high-level engagements between Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha and global financial institutions in Washington, D.C. The meetings, held on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings convened by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, signal a strategic re-engagement with key development partners at […]

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Mwanamvekha Hails World Bank’s Nathan Belete for Transformative Support to Malawi Development Projects

By Suleman Chitera Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has commended outgoing World Bank Group Country Director, Nathan Belete, for his significant contribution in advancing Malawi’s development agenda through strategic financial and technical support. Cash, Smear Campaigns, and Political Panic: The Plot to Undermine Mwanamvekha Mwanamvekha made the remarks during a farewell cocktail […]

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Bakili Muluzi TV Hails Mwanamvekha: APM’s Economic Strategy Wins Praise as Malawi Sees Signs of Stability and Lower Maize Prices

By Suleman Chitera Bakili Muluzi TV Praises Mwanamvekha and APM Leadership on Economic Progress Bakili Muluzi TV has released a strongly positive commentary praising Malawi’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, highlighting his role in strengthening economic management under the leadership of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Business columnist says Mwanamvekha facing […]

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Government to curb raw agricultural exports in 2026/27 budget

By Suleman Chitera Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha says government will introduce targeted policy measures in the 2026/27 national budget to discourage the export of raw agricultural products, as Malawi seeks to maximise export earnings and ease persistent foreign exchange shortages. Mwanamvekha said Malawi continues to lose value by exporting unprocessed commodities such as soybeans and […]

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Malawi Courts Qatar Support for Transformational Road Project

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has taken a major step toward unlocking new development financing after holding high-level discussions with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) aimed at supporting the Thabwa–Muona–Fatima Road project—an infrastructure initiative expected to drive inclusive growth and economic transformation. The talks were held in Doha, Qatar, on December 22, 2025, between Malawi’s […]

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Qatar Extends Lifeline to Malawi with Humanitarian Aid Pledge

By Suleman Chitera The State of Qatar has stepped forward in a powerful show of solidarity, pledging humanitarian assistance to the Government of Malawi following an urgent appeal for support amid the country’s worsening food crisis.The commitment was announced by Lulwah Bint Rashid Al Khater, Minister of State for International Cooperation at Qatar’s Ministry of […]

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Malawi Freedom Network Crowns Joseph Mwanamvekha “Minister of the Year” for Exceptional Leadership

By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Freedom Network has named Joseph Mwanamvekha Minister of the Year, applauding his outstanding performance, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to public service. In announcing the accolade, the Network said the award recognizes Mwanamvekha’s consistent delivery of results, integrity in public office, and people-centered approach to governance. His tenure has been […]

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Mwanamvekha Secures UAE Backing for Airport Upgrade, Mining Investment

By Suleman Chitera Hon. Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, MP, has made a significant diplomatic and economic breakthrough following high-level talks with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.On December 20, 2025, Mwanamvekha met UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, where the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions […]

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Mwanamveka: The Engineer Poised to Steer Malawi’s Economy Back on Track

By Suleman Chitera As Malawi searches for a bold, disciplined, and visionary hand to restore stability and growth, one name continues to rise above the noise — Joseph Mwanamveka. Widely regarded as a seasoned economic engineer, Mwanamveka is emerging as the figure with the credibility, experience, and tested leadership needed to rebuild an economy many […]

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Private Sector Pumps K1.5 Billion Into Hunger Response Efforts

By Suleman Chitera Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has disclosed that Malawi’s private sector has so far contributed at least K1.5 billion towards the national hunger response plan. Mwanamvekha revealed this at Capital Hill on Monday where he received a K125 million donation from Nyasa Tobacco. He said the mobilisation of […]