LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Shadric Namalomba, says the second week of the ongoing parliamentary session has demonstrated Parliament’s increasing commitment to accountability and solution-oriented dialogue, as legislators and ministers engaged on several pressing national concerns.

Briefing journalists on Friday at Parliament after the week’s adjournment, Namalomba noted that ministries delivered essential updates on issues affecting Malawians, including fuel shortages, persistent power blackouts, food security, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), economic hardships, and the confirmation process for the new Inspector General of Police.

“Throughout the week, at least four ministers presented key updates on matters such as fertiliser availability, fuel supply, and the status of the CDF.

“The discussions centred on identifying practical solutions because these issues directly influence government operations and the wellbeing of citizens,” said Namalomba.

The minister emphasised that government remains committed to long-term national development, guided by the Malawi 2063 vision and aligned with ongoing programmes across administrations.

“Development is a continuous process. It does not matter which administration initiated particular projects. Our duty is to build on what is already in motion to move this country forward,” he said.

On his part,Leader of the Opposition(LoP ), Simplex Chithyola Banda, echoed Namalomba’s assessment, noting that the week was marked by substantive debates on key national concerns highlighted by President Peter Mutharika during the opening of the 52nd Session of Parliament.

“In the general debates, members raised issues affecting their constituencies in response to the President’s address.

“We also received important ministerial statements from the Ministers of Energy, Transport, and Local Government,” he said.

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