The appointments, effective immediately, feature a mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces. Notably, Michael Bizwick Usi has been named Vice President and Minister of State for Public Service Delivery, while Jessie Kabwira takes on the role of Minister of Higher Education.
Below is the full cabinet list that Face of Malawi has seen in a letter signed by Collen Zamba, Secretary to the President and Cabinet,:
- Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera – President and Commander-in-Chief of the Malawi Defence Force
- Michael Bizwick Usi – Vice President and Minister of State for Public Service Delivery
- Simplex Chithyola – Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs
- Sosten Alfred Gwengwe – Minister of Trade and Industry
- Samuel Kawale – Minister of Agriculture
- Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma – Minister of Homeland Security
- Nancy Tembo – Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda – Minister of Health
- Richard Chimwendo Banda – Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture
- Jessie Kabwira – Minister of Higher Education
- Titus Mvalo – Minister of Justice
- Jean Muonaowauza Sendeza – Minister of Gender
- Monica Chang’anamuno – Minister of Defence
- Vera Kamtukule – Minister of Tourism
- Abida Sidik Mia – Minister of Water and Sanitation
- Owen Chomanika – Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change
- Ibrahim Matola – Minister of Energy
- Moses Kunkuyu Kalongashawa – Minister of Information and Digitalization
- Jacob Hara – Minister of Transport and Public Works
- Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima – Minister of Basic and Secondary Education
- Deus Gumba – Minister of Lands
- Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma – Minister of Mining
- Uchizi Mkandawire – Minister of Youth and Sports
- Vitumbiko Augeans Zasamula Mumba – Minister of Labour
The cabinet also features eight deputy ministers in various roles to ensure effective governance.
The appointments come at a crucial time as the country prepares for elections. The President expressed confidence in the new team, stating it would bring renewed focus on Malawi’s economic recovery, social services, and national unity.
More updates on the cabinet’s plans and initiatives are expected in the coming weeks.
