New Year, New Team: President Chakwera Names Malawi’s Latest Cabinet

By Hastings Yobe

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, effective January 1, 2025, as part of his efforts to revitalize his administration and address critical national issues.
The new cabinet includes 31 members, with some notable appointments being Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as Vice President and Minister of State for Public Service Delivery, Simplex Chithyola as Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, and Sosten Alfred Gwengwe as Minister of Trade and Industry.

Other key appointments include Nancy Tembo as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda as Minister of Health, and Richard Chimwendo Banda as Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture.

The reshuffle also sees the appointment of new deputy ministers, including Joyce Chitsulo as Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, and Noah Chimpeni as Deputy Minister of Health.

This move is seen as an attempt by President Chakwera to reinvigorate his administration and tackle the country's pressing challenges. The new cabinet is expected to hit the ground running, addressing issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education.

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