President Arthur Peter Mutharika has defended his administration's economic policies, asserting they are beginning to yield positive results for ordinary citizens, according to Nyasa Times. Speaking to supporters at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre on Saturday before his departure for Lilongwe, Mutharika warned Malawians not to be swayed by a small group of unpatriotic individuals seeking to distract the government from its development goals.
The Office of the Vice President has formally dismissed rumours that Vice President Jane Ansah is positioning herself to undermine President Mutharika or assume the presidency. A statement released on Friday reaffirmed her commitment to constitutional order and cautioned the public against narratives portraying her as acting against the current administration, Nyasa Times reports.
Debate continues within the opposition Malawi Congress Party over the organisation's future leadership. An editorial piece published by Malawi24 on Friday warned the party against altering its constitution to accommodate former President Lazarus Chakwera, highlighting internal friction as factions look toward the 2030 elections.
In diplomatic news, the United States Embassy in Lilongwe has ceased offering routine visa services effective August 1. According to an official U.S. Embassy notice, Malawian citizens and residents seeking U.S. visas must now schedule appointments and process their applications at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.