President Peter Mutharika has shown trust in the Member of Parliament (MP) for Blantyre rural north constituency Cecilia Chazama, as he has appointed her as the deputy leader of government business in the Parliament, soon after he had given her the post of Minister of Civic Education, previously headed by Patricia Kaliati.

The appointment was made over the weekend, according to our source.

Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya, also confirmed the development.

Nankhumwa, who was acting leader of the house soon after President Mutharika fired Dr George Chaponda, the past Minister of Agriculture, has now been confirmed in the position.

As tradition, Nankhumwa is expected to make a formal acceptance speech before the business of the house, today(Monday).

Among the Bills expected to be tabled in the house in the 2017 to 2018 financial year budget include, Green Belt Initiative Authority Bill, Trade Remedies Bill, Warehouse Receipts System Bill, Civil Aviation Bill, Plant Breeder’s Right Bill, and Plant Protection Bill.