18 h. ago “Experience, qualification, integrity determined promotions”

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Lands has said all promotions followed due process and meritorious shading off allegations of favouritism and nepotism. The clarification settles down the allegations that have been levelled against the outgoing Principal Secretary Devie Chilonga and Commissioner for Valuation and Estate Management Mickson Chiundira. According to Ministry of Lands Director of Human Resources […] The post “Experience, qualification, integrity determined promotions”-Lands Ministry’s Director Zimba appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago NAP impressed with Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointment “It’s based on meritocracy, efficiency”

.…But NAP wants those appointees with cases must answer in court till proven otherwise… LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s civil rights group under the banner the National Advocacy Platform has expressed satisfaction over President Peter Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointment saying the hiring is commendable. So, far Mutharika has appointed five ministers including State Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Agricultural, […] The post NAP impressed with Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointment “It’s based on meritocracy, efficiency”… appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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6 d. ago Mutharika ropes Roza Mbilizi, George Patridge into partial cabinet

…..Mutharika strengthens his administration with strategic appointments in agriculture and industry to boost Malawi’s economic recovery and food security. LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has appointed Roza Mbilizi as the new Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development. The appointment places Mbilizi at the helm of one of Malawi’s most critical ministries, which oversees food production, irrigation […] The post Mutharika ropes Roza Mbilizi, George Patridge into partial cabinet appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North?

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed reactions — hailed by some as a move towards administrative efficiency, yet questioned by others as a glaring oversight of the Northern Region, particularly Mzuzu. According to the order […] The post Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Shire Valley Applauds President Mutharika for Promoting Equitable Representation

Communities in the Shire Valley have hailed President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for fulfilling his promise of inclusive governance following the appointment of two distinguished sons from Nsanje and Chikwawa districts in his new partial cabinet. The appointments — Kisswell Dakamau as Director of State Residences and Stuart Ligomeka as Deputy Chief Secretary — have […] The post Shire Valley Applauds President Mutharika for Promoting Equitable Representation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message”

Renowned constitutional law scholar Professor Danwood Chirwa has weighed in on President Peter Mutharika’s partial Cabinet appointments, describing them as a sobering reflection of what Malawians should expect from the new administration — low energy, low expectations, and familiar faces. In a pointed and satirical Facebook post, Professor Chirwa said the first appointments by any […] The post Professor Danwood Chirwa Speaks Out: Mutharika’s Partial Cabinet “Sends a Clear and Unambiguous Message” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Malawi’s Executive Reset: What Enoch Chihana’s Appointment Means for Leadership and Reform

The second Vice Presidency emerges as a focal point for balancing political alliances, regional representation, and effective governance in Malawi’s evolving administration. Enoch Chihana’s elevation to the position of second Vice President represents a strategic maneuver in Malawi’s political landscape. This appointment is as much about consolidating party alliances as it is about providing regional […] The post Malawi’s Executive Reset: What Enoch Chihana’s Appointment Means for Leadership and Reform appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago APM Unveils Partial Cabinet: A Calculated Blend of Experience, Qualification and Regional Balance

In a move widely seen as both strategic and symbolic, President Arthur Peter Mutharika on Sunday night announced a partial list of cabinet and top government appointments, blending experience, loyalty, and regional representation as he seeks to steady his new administration. The appointments, announced through a press release signed by Chief Secretary Dr. Maxwell Tsitsi, […] The post APM Unveils Partial Cabinet: A Calculated Blend of Experience, Qualification and Regional Balance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago A new dawn or familiar faces? Analyzing Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointments

….Balancing experience, loyalty, and representation in Malawi’s new executive line-up President Arthur Peter Mutharika has unveiled a new set of cabinet and official appointments, signaling both continuity and cautious renewal within his administration. The announcement, made under Sections 94(1), 161(2), and 154(2) of the Constitution of Malawi, features a mix of political veterans and trusted […] The post A new dawn or familiar faces? Analyzing Mutharika’s partial cabinet appointments appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Mutharika announces partial cabinet: Chihana Second Veep, Gangata into Minister of State, Chaponda foreign affairs

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced partial cabinet appointment. Mutharika has therefore made a series of key cabinet and official appointments, including naming AFORD president, Enock Kanzingeni Chihana as the Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi. According to a statement from the Office of the President and Cabinet issued today, the President has […] The post Mutharika announces partial cabinet: Chihana Second Veep, Gangata into Minister of State, Chaponda foreign affairs appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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