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Malawi, Obituaries

Former Malawi Finance Minister Goodall Gondwe dies at 87

Lloyd M’bwana

MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Renowned economist-cum politician Goodall Gondwe has died at 87 in Lilongwe, his nephew Komani Gondwe has confirmed.

Komani says Goodall collapsed on Tuesday, August 7, 2023, at his house in Lilongwe and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Adventist Hospital.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) member served in various cabinet positions after working in multiple portfolios as an economist locally and internationally.

Goodall Gondwe hailed from Kayiwononga village at Enukweni in Mzimba where he also served as Member of Parliament.

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District News

MEC, National Statistical Head Office to relocate to Lilongwe

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Jane Ansah: MEC Chief

Government said it will relocate the head offices of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the National Statistical to the country’s Capital City, Lilongwe.

The was revealed by the Minister of Finance Dr. Goodall Gondwe in Parliament on Thursday. Gondwe was responding to questions raised by opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), mainly the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Continue reading MEC, National Statistical Head Office to relocate to Lilongwe →

District News, Politics

Despite claims of misuse, Malawi Parliamentarians demand more funding for CDF

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Malawi Parliament
File Photo: Malawi Parliament refuses to Pass Important Bills

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday asked the Minister of Finance, Economic and Planning Dr Goodall Gondwe to raise their Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from K18 million to K30 Million.

The MPs said this in Parliament when the Finance Minister was addressing the House that Government has set aside some funds through the district councils, to use for the drilling of boreholes in every constituency.

Reacting to the announcement, the legislatures told Gondwe to allocate the said funds to the CDF. Continue reading Despite claims of misuse, Malawi Parliamentarians demand more funding for CDF →

Lifestyle, Top News

Germany aids Malawi Government to the tune of ‘MK 36 Billion’

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German Ais to Malawi
Germany Ambassador to Malawi, Jurgen Borsch (R) and Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Dr Goodall Gondwe (L)

Republic of Germany on Tuesday 15 November provided Malawi with 45 Million Euros (MK 36 Billion) which will see improvement in the health, education and social protection sectors.

Speaking at Capital Hill in Lilongwe after signing the financial cooperation agreement, Germany Ambassador to Malawi Jurgen Borsch said the support relates to the commitments that were made during the bilateral negations in October last year. Continue reading Germany aids Malawi Government to the tune of ‘MK 36 Billion’ →