Mutharika imposes strict limits on local travels for cabinet ministers

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has imposed strict limits on local travel by ministers and deputy ministers as part of ongoing austerity measures, following concerns over rising government expenditure on travel allowances and fuel. In a directive dated February 11, 2026, Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Justin Saidi, says the President has […] The post Mutharika imposes strict limits on local travels for cabinet ministers appeared first on The Maravi Post.


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