In a much unexpected move that has taken many by surprise, reports are emerging from the state house indicating that Malawi President Peter Mutharika has reshuffled his Cabinet which has seen some Ministers losing their portfolios and the prestige that goes with the job…
A statement from Government’s Chief Secretary, George Mkondiwa says that Mutharika has made the changes, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 94 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi.
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The changes, according to Mkondiwa, are with effect immediately.
The latest changes have seen Tarcizio Gowelo, who served as, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Paul Chibingu losing their portfolios completely.
Minister of Health Jean Kalilani has been shifted to the Ministry of Home affairs and Internal Security and been replaced by Dr Peter Kumpalume.
Atupele Muluzi, who was Minister of Home Affairs has now been pushed to Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
DPP loyalist Information Minister Kondwani Nankhumwa has also been relocated to the Ministry of local government and rural development, he has been replaced by Jappie Mhango.
While Chaponda still retains his portfolio as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
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State President, Minister of Defense and Commander-In-Chief of the Malawi Defense Force and the Malawi Police Service: His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Vice President and Minister Responsible for Disaster and Relief Management, Public Events and Chairperson, Civil Service and Public Service reform Commission: Right Honorable Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima.
Minister of Finance and Economic Development: Goodall Gondwe.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: George Chaponda, M.P.
Minister of Labour, Youth and Manpower Development: Henry Mussa, M.P.
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security: Jean Kalilani, M.P.
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare: Patricia Kaliati, M.P.
Minister of Health: Dr. Peter Kampalume, M.P.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs: Samuel Tembenu.
Minister of Information, Tourism and Civic Education: Jappie Mhango, M.P.
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining: Bright Msaka, SC.
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development: Allan Chiyembekeza, M.P.
Minister of Trade and Industry: Joseph Mwanamvekha, M.P.
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development: Atupele Muluzi, M.P.
Minister of Transport and Public Works: Francis Kasaila, M.P.
Minister of Education, Science and Technology: Emmmanuel Fabiano, M.P.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development: Kondwani Nankhumwa, M.P.
Minister of Sports and Culture: Grace Obama Chiumia, M.P.
Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Technology: Vincent Winstone Ghambi, M.P
Deputy Minister of Defense: Malison Ndau, M.P