Malawi Government

31/07/2026

Government has launched the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Dashboard, a digital platform designed to enhance transparency, accountability and real-time monitoring of development projects across all 36 local authorities.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, has described the dashboard as a significant milestone in the implementation of the Reformed CDF and a demonstration of the Government's commitment to improving service delivery through the use of digital technology.

He said this during the launch on Friday in Lilongwe.

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

Government has strengthened its commitment to preparing for the anticipated 2026/27 El Niño.

Speaking at the African Union Ministerial Dialogue which was held virtually, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Roza Mbilizi said Malawi has developed a National El Niño Preparedness Plan to strengthen early warning systems, protect food and nutrition security, support vulnerable households and improve coordination across key sectors.

The Minister said the plan will be coordinated by an Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness appointed by President Arthur Peter Mutharika to oversee interventions across agriculture, health, water, education, food security and other critical sectors. She also called on the African Union, development partners and the private sector to support implementation of the plan.

29/07/2026

Parliament has approved US$130 million (about K228 billion) in grant financing to boost exports, strengthen local governance and help ease Malawi's foreign exchange shortages.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha said the grants will support exporters, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and district councils, with funding tied to performance and transparent monitoring.

28/07/2026

The Malawi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China's Xiao Xiang Investment for the construction of four new lake vessels and a modern port at Chipoka.
Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Bright Kumwembe, said the project will strengthen water transport and improve connectivity on Lake Malawi.

Managing Director of Xiao Xiang Investment, Chen Cheng, said the partnership will also include port upgrades, logistics infrastructure, skills development for Malawians and community projects, adding that the initiative will promote sustainable transport and strengthen Malawi-China cooperation.

24/07/2026

Government has embarked on a road rehabilitation exercise with some funds, K1.77 billion, coming from toll collections between April and June this year.

The collections represent a 56 percent increase from last year's K1.13 billion collected during the same period.

Roads Fund Administration Finance Manager, James Dzonzi, says the funds are used to maintain sections of the M1 Road including Blantyre -Lilongwe section.

24/07/2026

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has launched the construction of the K6.8 billion Mkondezi Market in Nkhata Bay, describing it as a major government investment aimed at improving access to modern markets and boosting local economic growth.

Speaking after being taken through the market design by the contractor, Phiri said the project demonstrates the government's commitment to expanding market infrastructure across the country.

The market is constructed under the Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme

24/07/2026

Government will soon invite bids for a third mobile network operator as part of efforts to increase competition and improve telecommunications services in the country.

Speaking in Parliament, Minister of Information and Communications Technology Dr. Shadric Namalomba said President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has authorised the ministry to identify a serious investor capable of rolling out mobile network infrastructure without delay.

Namalomba said previous licence holders had acquired spectrum but failed to establish operations, forcing the government to revoke some licences, with the affected companies later suing the government for damages.