CopyRight @2009 The Maravi Post , An Eltas EnterPrises INC Company Since @2005. Publishing and Software Consulting company
Contact us: contact@maravipost.com
The official opening of the 2026/2027 Budget Meeting marked a defining political and economic moment for Malawi, as President Arthur Peter Mutharika addressed the nation with a message of urgency, reform, and renewed direction.
President Mutharika described the meeting as historic, emphasizing that it symbolized the first comprehensive implementation phase of the DPP’s agenda since its return to power.
He recounted the state in which he found the country upon assuming office, describing Malawi as being trapped in a deep man-made crisis characterized by hunger, shrinking businesses, soaring inflation, and weakened public institutions.
The President stressed that the crisis was not irreversible and announced that his administration had moved to restore order, rebuild trust, and stabilize the economy.
He disclosed that fraudulent contracts had been stopped, reckless expenditure curtailed, and ghost workers removed from the government payroll.
Appointments to public office are now being made strictly on merit, signaling a departure from patronage and favoritism.
The President emphasized that macroeconomic stability was the cornerstone of recovery, outlining targeted interventions to stimulate growth and reduce inflationary pressures.
Emergency maize purchases were made to cushion vulnerable households, fertilizer procurement was expedited, and fuel stocks were replenished to revive the private sector.
Inflation is projected to fall below 21% in 2026, and economic growth is expected to rise from 2.7% to 3.8% in 2026 and 4.9% in 2027.
Austerity measures include reduced fuel entitlements for ministers and restricted local and international travel.
The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has been increased from MK220 million to MK5 billion per constituency annually, with management responsibility transferred to local authorities.
Agricultural interventions include maize price stabilization, fertilizer procurement, and plans for local fertilizer production.
The President announced plans to transition Malawi from a consumption-driven economy to one anchored in production and exports.
Industrialization efforts include development of Special Economic Zones and support for cooperatives and micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Tourism sector reforms include operationalization of the Tourism Authority and flagship projects like the Salima Integrated Tourism Resort.
Energy sector reforms aim to increase national generation capacity from 551 megawatts to over 1,000 megawatts by 2030.
Mining sector reforms include suspension of new licenses, audits of the registry, and a ban on export of raw minerals.
Transport infrastructure rehabilitation includes resumption of road maintenance and reinstatement of the fuel Automatic Pricing Mechanism.
Civil aviation reforms include expansion of Malawi Airlines’ fleet and increased international destinations.
The President reaffirmed commitment to rule of law, fiscal discipline, and zero tolerance for corruption.
He called for unity among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, emphasizing the need for shared responsibility in rebuilding Malawi.
CopyRight @2009 The Maravi Post , An Eltas EnterPrises INC Company Since @2005. Publishing and Software Consulting company
Contact us: contact@maravipost.com
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Ward councillors have been challenged to lead in Lilongwe’s waste management awareness.
The Director of Programmes for Waste Advisors, John Chome observes that a knowledge gap among communities has contributed to poor waste disposal practices in Lilongwe City.
The Director, Chome, said limited understanding of waste management has resulted in indiscriminate dumping of waste, leading to increased pollution across the city.
Chome made the remarks on thursday during the consultative meeting with Councillors on the possible establishment of ward recycling centers supported by Center for Environmental Policy and Advocacy under POSSIBLE project with funding from European Union in Lilongwe.
Speaking at the meeting, Chome described councillors as custodians of urban governance at the city level, stressing that engaging them is critical in addressing waste management challenges.
He said empowering councillors with the necessary knowledge would ease the establishment and sustainability of recycling centres.
“As custodians of the city, councillors must clearly understand the current waste management situation so they can make informed decisions.
“Working together, we can effectively address waste challenges and support the establishment of recycling centres,” said Chome.
Deputy Mayor of Lilongwe City Council, Triza Sillo, commended the Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) and other partners for organising the meeting, saying the engagement would strengthen advocacy efforts on waste management.
Sillo said councillors would use evidence-based information shared during the meeting to complement initiatives in their respective wards, particularly in promoting the establishment of recycling centres.
She further noted that waste management in Lilongwe should not be viewed as the responsibility of the council alone, but as a collective duty requiring support from all residents.
“As a Deputy Mayor, I am aware of the concerns raised by the public regarding cleanliness in our city. I therefore call upon residents of Lilongwe to work hand in hand with the council.
“If we jointly address littering and indiscriminate waste dumping, these concerns will be a thing of the past and the city’s outlook will improve,” said Sillo.
During the meeting, it was revealed that the Mtandire Waste Management Centre generated over K70 million after selling 6,000 bags of compost manure produced from waste at a price of K12,000 per 50-kilogramme bag.
The Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) is leading the POSSIBLE Project, which is being implemented by Waste Advisors with support from the European Union.
By Leah Mbughi
Since 4th October, 2025 when Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika took the oath of office last year, he has not travelled outside the country.
Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is rarely seen on public TV, but mostly he is in the office working to fix things.
Malawians have hope in Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s leadership.
Malawians are witnesses to what Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has done in a short period of time by fixing the fuel problem that had locked the country for the past 5 years due to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Chakwera’s incompetence.
With just a phone call, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika fixed the hunger problems that many families faced, who were surviving on Nyika and wild tubers.
Within 5 months of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s leadership, we have seen inflation and the policy rate go down every month.
Malawians now walk in the streets with hope that prices of commodities will not go up as they used to under MCP. Cement prices are going down and are always available now.
Today, Malawians have high hopes to listen to the SONA, which will be delivered by Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at the parliament buildings.
The youth and women are excited to hear what APM has for them.
APM is a God-sent president, here to work for Malawians for the betterment of their lives. He is constantly in the office to improve their lives.
Maize now is affordable. When he came for re election he assured Malawians that once they vote for him no one will die of hunger and he has been vindicated with the reduced number of suicides and no one crossing rivers looking for Nyika.
Thumba Kafka k40,000 kwanukolili pa bwanji?
Tomorrow millions of Malawians will be glued to radios and TV to listen to their beloved president speaking in parliament.
Disclaimer: Views expressed in the article are those of the author not necessarily of The Maravi Post or Editor
