Former Democratic Progressive Party official Henry Mussa has returned to public office following his appointment as the Executive Director of the Malawi Institute of Tourism. According to Nyasa Times, the government confirmed the appointment in a staff circular, with the institute's Board of Trustees approving the move. Mussa previously served a prison sentence for abuse of office, which had sidelined him from frontline politics.
In other party developments, former Democratic Progressive Party vice president Kondwani Nankhumwa stated that internal power struggles forced his departure from the organization. Malawi24 reports that Nankhumwa rejected claims that he left the party by personal choice, pointing instead to internal conflicts that led to his exit.
Meanwhile, parliamentary proceedings have faced scrutiny following a heated exchange regarding the conduct of lawmakers. According to Malawi24, remarks about intoxication sparked a debate over whether some Members of Parliament have been attending sessions while under the influence of alcohol. The debate began after Leader of the House Jappie Mhango remarked that lawmakers should not come into the House intoxicated.
Update: As Parliament continues its probe into the stalled Dowa fertiliser plant, the Speaker has formed a dedicated committee to investigate the delays. Nyasa Times reports that the committee will begin its work on July 15 to engage stakeholders and assess the obstacles blocking the proposed investment by businessman Napoleon Dzombe. The inquiry follows calls to expand local fertiliser production to reduce import dependency and improve food security.