Ministry of Finance-Malawi

02/09/2026

MINISTER MWANAMVEKHA COMMENDS MRA STAFF AT DEDZA BORDER FOR DILIGENCE AND MEETING REVENUE TARGETS

The Honourable Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, MP, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, yesterday commended officers of the Malawi Revenue Authority at the Dedza Border for their professionalism, commitment and for consistently meeting revenue collection targets.

The Minister made the remarks during a working visit to the border post. The purpose of the visit was to appreciate the daily challenges faced by staff and to find practical solutions to improve service delivery.

One of the key challenges raised was the shortage of computers, which slows down operations and puts extra pressure on officers.

Hon. Mwanamvekha assured the team that under the leadership of His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and the Democratic Progressive Party administration, these challenges will be addressed as a matter of priority. He noted that a well-equipped and motivated workforce is central to increasing government revenue and protecting the economy.

Accompanying the Minister were Dr. Cliff Chiunda, Secretary to the Treasury, and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance.

The Minister applauded the MRA staff at Dedza for their patriotism and hard work. He said their contribution is vital to building a stronger Malawi, where public services are funded and development projects are delivered on time.

The DPP administration remains committed to supporting frontline institutions like the MRA with the necessary tools and resources so that officers can serve Malawians with efficiency, integrity and pride.

20/08/2026

Government welcomes €143 Million EU investment package

Government has welcomed the European Union’s 2026 Annual Action Plan, which will provide a €143 million investment package to support Malawi’s long-term economic transformation.

Speaking at the announcement ceremony in Lilongwe, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha said the investment aligns with Malawi Vision 2063 and the Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan.

The package will support agriculture, energy, education and skills development, including the €35 million AgriCatalyst Malawi Programme, the €125 million Malawi Energy Efficiency Enhancement Programme and the €68 million EYES of Malawi Programme.

Mwanamvekha said the programmes will help boost agricultural productivity, improve energy reliability, create jobs and equip young people with skills needed to drive economic growth.

He expressed government’s gratitude to the EU, European Investment Bank and other Team Europe partners for their continued support, while reaffirming government’s commitment to accountability, transparency and results.

04/08/2026

Parliament has passed the Financial Services (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing unclaimed funds from liquidated financial institutions to be managed under the Public Finance Management Act, 2022.

Presenting the Bill, Finance Minister Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha said the amendment will improve transparency, accountability, and consistency in the management of unclaimed funds.

Chairperson of the Parliamentary Budget Committee, Sosten Gwengwe, supported the Bill but urged the government to ensure that rightful owners can still reclaim their funds whenever they are identified.

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

Government of Malawi Under His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Secures US$130 Million in Grants ( about K229 billion)

On Wednesday, 29 July 2026, Parliament approved two Bills presented by the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Hon. Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, MP, securing US$130 million (about MK229 billion) in grants from the International Development Association (IDA)

The first grant, US$50 million (MK87 billion), will finance the Transforming High-Potential Resilient Value Chains (THRiVE) Project, which seeks to boost exports by supporting productive exporters and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project will improve access to finance, streamline export licensing through Control of Goods Act of 2018, strengthen trade policies, provide matching grants to SMEs, and help generate more jobs and foreign exchange earnings.

The second grant, worth US$80 million (MK142 billion), will fund the Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD 2.0) Project. The initiative will strengthen fiscal decentralization, improve local governance and accountability, provide performance-based grants to local councils, and enhance financial management and service delivery, helping councils implement development projects that directly benefit communities across the country.

17/07/2026

Economy is in the safe hands of the right people!

08/07/2026

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08/07/2026

Mwanamvekha Holds Talks with IMF's African Department Director Zeina Zeidane at African Caucus in The Gambia

BANJUL, The Gambia —

Malawi's Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Hon. Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, MP, on Tuesday , 7 July 2026, held bilateral talks with Zeina Zeidane, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF African Caucus in Banjul.

During the meeting, Zeidane commended the Government of Malawi for the exellent report during the recent mission in June this year.He further reassured Malawi for speedy program negotiations process having agreed on the framework.

In his remarks, Hon. Mwanamvekha expressed appreciation for the IMF's continued engagement and support, saying the partnership remains vital to Malawi's efforts to stabilize the economy and implement key reforms.

The Minister is attending the 2026 IMF African Caucus alongside the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Dr. George Partridge. The high-level gathering brings together African finance ministers, central bank governors, and senior officials to coordinate the continent's position on key economic and financial issues ahead of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.

07/07/2026

From the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization.

19/06/2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hinted at resuming its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with Malawi, a year after the previous programme ended abruptly.

The fund has concluded its first mission with Malawi after two weeks of engagements with local authorities on economic situation.

IMF mission team lead Justin Tyson said discussions will continue to package policies and reforms that could be supported under the ECF arrangements.

Among others, the team held talks with Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha and RBM Governor George Partridge on fiscal and monetary policy direction.